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 mall also features some showpiece robots, including a life-size Albert Einstein humanoid (worth about $97,000).
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 9 Aug. 2025
Other Saudi brands, meanwhile, have been promoted across recent club and international showpieces including Aramco, Riyadh Air and Visit Saudi.
—Colin Millar, New York Times, 12 July 2025
Our week-long tester, the 2025 Lincoln Aviator Reserve AWD wrapped in Infinite Black Metallic was a showpiece.
—Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 7 July 2025
The Californian hip-hop icon will perform this September at the imposing Melbourne Cricket Ground, the venue for the Australian Football League’s showpiece event.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 9 Aug. 2025
Other Saudi brands, meanwhile, have been promoted across recent club and international showpieces including Aramco, Riyadh Air and Visit Saudi.
—Colin Millar, New York Times, 12 July 2025
Our week-long tester, the 2025 Lincoln Aviator Reserve AWD wrapped in Infinite Black Metallic was a showpiece.
—Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 7 July 2025
The Californian hip-hop icon will perform this September at the imposing Melbourne Cricket Ground, the venue for the Australian Football League’s showpiece event.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for showpiece
Noun
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The baying scrum around the Renaissance masterpiece—and his height at the time—precluded a glimpse of her crook of a smile.—
Mahoro Seward,
Vogue,
16 Sep. 2025
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The revision of Merriam’s unabridged masterpiece was abandoned.—
Stefan Fatsis,
The Atlantic,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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During the Edwardian period and early 20th century, luxury fur coats, full-length wraps, stoles, and extravagant collars were at the height of fashion—as much a symbol of wealth as any jewel.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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But the crown jewel will be the world’s highest observation deck at 644 meters (2,112 feet), providing panoramic 360-degree views that will undoubtedly become one of Earth’s most photographed vantage points.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For the first time, fans can get up close to huge numbers of Bowie's treasures, from his groundbreaking costumes to his favourite instruments.—
Robbie Griffiths,
NPR,
13 Sep. 2025
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The franchise revolves around the planet Pandora, a dangerous world full of alien treasures that attracts Vault Hunters from across the universe looking for the next big score.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This novel approach to a prize draw promotion also gives TCL a way of nudging consumers towards the king-sized TVs that have become such a key part of its global TV strategy over the past couple of years.—
John Archer,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Getting nominated for an Emmy is icing on the cake, but the real prize was that juicy arc.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Hence the highlight reel as alibi.—
Robyn Koslowitz,
Parents,
16 Sep. 2025
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Though the game was well in hand at that point, Martin had one more highlight for good measure.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The gems do just enough to keep the top decent, with a few hanging pieces across her bellybutton.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
14 Sep. 2025
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Nestled in the rolling hills of Capay Valley--45 minutes from Sacramento--this unexpected gem offers more than just slot machines and poker tables.—
David Weiss,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Are the Clean winners cruelty-free or vegan?—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Grand Slam winners get a colorful Grand Slam Award sticker.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Showpiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showpiece. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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