: a prime or outstanding example used for exhibition
Examples of showpiece in a Sentence
The museum's showpiece is a painting by Picasso.
The house is an architectural showpiece.
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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.
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Peter Nelson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
The original Kingdom Come Deliverance was a showpiece of video game graphics during its time, and its sequel is upping the ante by an exponential factor.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Since the Nixon years, each administration has put its own spin on the Gingerbread White House, growing this sugary showpiece from a charming dessert into a centerpiece of holiday cheer.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
The new pair are exactly that tailored, to the market, and showpieces for VW’s latest EV technology to boot.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 25 Oct. 2024
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Peter Nelson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
The original Kingdom Come Deliverance was a showpiece of video game graphics during its time, and its sequel is upping the ante by an exponential factor.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Since the Nixon years, each administration has put its own spin on the Gingerbread White House, growing this sugary showpiece from a charming dessert into a centerpiece of holiday cheer.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
The new pair are exactly that tailored, to the market, and showpieces for VW’s latest EV technology to boot.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Showpiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/showpiece. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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showpiece
noun
show·piece
ˈshō-ˌpēs 
: a very fine example used for exhibition
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