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
Now the contemporary showpiece has surfaced for sale in the rural Los Angeles County community of Topanga Canyon for the first time in over three decades with a $2.5 million price tag.
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2024
Apart from my mostly picky performance cons, this TV is a showpiece in every sense.
—Ryan Waniata, WIRED, 22 Sep. 2024
Armstrong had allowed Mellow Johnny's to use it as a showpiece in the store.
—Ford McCracken, Austin American-Statesman, 4 June 2024
But his chapter on the Iran-Iraq War is a masterful showpiece in a book that is on balance edifying and fair-minded.
—Laura Secor, Foreign Affairs, 6 Dec. 2013
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2024
Apart from my mostly picky performance cons, this TV is a showpiece in every sense.
—Ryan Waniata, WIRED, 22 Sep. 2024
Armstrong had allowed Mellow Johnny's to use it as a showpiece in the store.
—Ford McCracken, Austin American-Statesman, 4 June 2024
But his chapter on the Iran-Iraq War is a masterful showpiece in a book that is on balance edifying and fair-minded.
—Laura Secor, Foreign Affairs, 6 Dec. 2013
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for showpiece
Noun
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And that fire is currently leading to your greatest masterpiece yet.—
Roya Backlund,
StyleCaster,
24 Jan. 2025
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Once your masterpiece is ready, marketing becomes your next big move.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Yet, all the focus is on Azure, the crown jewel in the Intelligent Cloud segment (up 20% and generated a revenue of $24.1 billion) for Microsoft.—
GuruFocus,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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Upstairs, Elsesser’s serene, hotel-like sleeping quarters lead to the crown jewel: a bathroom to rival all bathrooms, where marble, mirror, and walnut paneling combine to symphonic effect.—
Hannah Martin,
Architectural Digest,
16 Jan. 2025
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Italy has long been a tourist haven, renowned for its enchanting landscapes, historical treasures, and culinary delights.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Sift through treasures and trinkets Porcelain figurines, vintage Christmas decorations and old records occupy neighboring storefronts along Rue St. Paul, in the antiques district.—
Vjosa Isai,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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The Leafs prize size and Gourde isn’t that at 5-foot-9 and 174 pounds.—
Jonas Siegel,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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Both teams started out a bit slow from the field but eventually settled in and then traded blows like prize fighters.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Jan. 2025
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But the three fights in the first seven minutes shouldn’t have been the highlight of Minnesota’s night.—
Joe Smith,
The Athletic,
19 Jan. 2025
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Hotel La Misión Loreto Hotel La Misión Loreto is perched along Loreto's oceanfront malecón promenade, its sweeping views from spacious balconies the highlight of a stay.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Jan. 2025
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But one hidden gem remains largely overlooked by most travelers: the Corinth Canal.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Jan. 2025
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Maybe there’s a hidden Zion Williamson gem somewhere in this mess.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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Edmunds drives, tests and evaluates more than 300 vehicles every year to come up with winners in six distinct categories.—
Melanie Marshall,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2025
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The young labels showing were all winners of the Next Fashion Designer of Tokyo and Sustainable Fashion Design Award competitions, and the initiative was hosted in partnership with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.—
Alex Wynne,
WWD,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Showpiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showpiece. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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