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 showpiece encounters between the game’s great houses that ordinarily make up the latter stages of the Champions League are incredibly popular.
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Sam Lee, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
Those in the Southern Hemisphere, however, were able to watch the comet evolve into a spectacular celestial showpiece.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 27 Jan. 2025
After poignant family goodbyes at the gravesite, ranch foreman Rip Wheeler (Cole Hauser) literally buries his life mentor using the gleaming funeral showpiece shovel.
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
Finally, there’s the 45th Anniversary Edition’s main exterior showpiece: An oversized adjustable rear spoiler that owners can alter to change the amount of downforce on the rear wheels.
—Peter Nelson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Sam Lee, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
Those in the Southern Hemisphere, however, were able to watch the comet evolve into a spectacular celestial showpiece.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 27 Jan. 2025
After poignant family goodbyes at the gravesite, ranch foreman Rip Wheeler (Cole Hauser) literally buries his life mentor using the gleaming funeral showpiece shovel.
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
Finally, there’s the 45th Anniversary Edition’s main exterior showpiece: An oversized adjustable rear spoiler that owners can alter to change the amount of downforce on the rear wheels.
—Peter Nelson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for showpiece
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The strapless Christian Siriano dress—which looks like a shattered mirror pieced together to create a sartorial masterpiece—competes with some of Berry's best Oscar getups, as does her beauty look.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
3 Mar. 2025
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Here, however, his anti-authoritarian antics perfectly light up one of cinema's great masterpieces.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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The future of this country’s greatest universities—long the jewels of the American century—is in question, and the stakes are high.—
Nathan Heller,
The New Yorker,
4 Mar. 2025
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Extravagant jewels weren’t the only standout accessories at the 2025 Oscars.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
3 Mar. 2025
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Vaughn uncovered some hidden treasures during his road trips.—
Rachel Monroe,
The New Yorker,
22 Feb. 2025
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With the help of a youngster named Noah, Majima pumps the brakes on his gangster life to fix his amnesia, and ultimately embark on an adventure to become a legendary pirate and uncover a massive payload of treasure.—
Isaiah Colbert,
Rolling Stone,
18 Feb. 2025
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Bong was just the second director of Asian descent to win the prize (Ang Lee had won twice).—
Scott Feinberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Feb. 2025
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The Brutalist could steal the prize, though, since films about the craft that’s being honored sometimes have an advantage.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2025
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Working for Margot Henderson at Rochelle Canteen was a major highlight for me.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
8 Mar. 2025
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That said, the production design and visual effects are a genuine highlight, in particular Terry Notary’s movement choreography for the robots, which helps to better anthropomorphize the characters.—
Courtney Howard,
Variety,
7 Mar. 2025
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Now the endearingly eclectic midcentury-modern gem has surfaced on the market for the first time in almost three decades, asking a smidge under $5.7 million.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
10 Mar. 2025
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Digress in Orlando’s College Park neighborhood is one such gem.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2025
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The 13-time PGA Tour winner confirmed that his next start will be at The Players Championship, which will be played at its regular venue, the TPC Sawgrass, one week after the Arnold Palmer Invitational.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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Diego Lopes The winner of the UFC 314 main event will walk away from the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida with the UFC featherweight title over their shoulder.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Showpiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showpiece. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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