as in masterpiece
something of excellent value, merit, or quality that is being shown or presented
The showpiece of her collection was displayed prominently in the center of the room.
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Recent Examples of showpiece
The Italian coach has guided the Nerazzurri back to the Champions League final for the second time in three years, and now face an in-form Paris Saint-Germain side in Uefa’s showpiece even in Munich.
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Emmet Gates, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
Saturday’s showpiece offers one last chance to write his ending, by orchestrating play or getting on the scoresheet.
—Julia Ranney, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Such investors won’t be interested in DEI and ESG as showpieces to feel better about themselves.
—Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Most of the vehicles displayed in the booths at Overland Expo West are showpieces.
—Jakob Schiller, Outside Online, 29 May 2025
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Emmet Gates, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
Saturday’s showpiece offers one last chance to write his ending, by orchestrating play or getting on the scoresheet.
—Julia Ranney, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Such investors won’t be interested in DEI and ESG as showpieces to feel better about themselves.
—Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Most of the vehicles displayed in the booths at Overland Expo West are showpieces.
—Jakob Schiller, Outside Online, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for showpiece
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Frank Zappa’s 1975 prog-rock masterpiece One Size Fits All will receive a 50th anniversary reissue this fall featuring a new remaster, unreleased session tracks, live recordings, and more.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
24 July 2025
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Spike Lee's masterpiece is set in a Brooklyn neighborhood on the hottest day of the year and explores racial tensions and community dynamics.—
Jené Luciani Sena
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FOXNews.com,
23 July 2025
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However, the jewel of the hotel is its shimmering heated saltwater pool.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
11 July 2025
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Kardashian's jewels also featured two Lorraine Schwartz necklaces with approximately 250 carats of diamonds.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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In a city where almost every historic treasure has been laid bare, this vast subterranean labyrinth is an undiscovered world.—
Antonia Mortensen,
CNN Money,
23 July 2025
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Though, they have been known to try to snatch plastic water bottles and other treasures from guests' belongings (seems like fair revenge to me).—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
23 July 2025
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There also are cash prizes for second place, the audience choice award, and community impact award.—
Sofia Joseph,
jsonline.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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In touting his credentials for the prize, White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said Thursday that, during this presidency, Trump had ended conflicts between Thailand and Cambodia; Israel and Iran; Rwanda and Congo; India and Pakistan; Serbia and Kosovo; and Egypt and Ethiopia.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
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The highlight of the dessert menu is the island specialty of ensaimada in an ice cream sandwich form.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 July 2025
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Featured highlights included Space Age conversation pit and a rotating fireplace/TV, indoor BBQ, cosmic nursery and Mister Fantastic’s futuristic lab.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
30 July 2025
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One of the best things about streamers like Tubi is finding hidden gems.—
Tanya Melendez,
EW.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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That being said, there are oddities and hidden gems worth checking out, whether to get a good laugh or find a new favorite novelty.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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Exit plan: Offload your long-term winners onto the charity, which will take them, fractional shares included, with a few mouse clicks.—
William Baldwin,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Trump also won the electoral vote, which decides the winner, 312-226.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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“Showpiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showpiece. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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