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 reward for that would be a match against either New Caledonia or Tahiti three days later at Eden Park for a direct ticket to the 2026 showpiece in North America.
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Reuters, NBC News, 6 Mar. 2025
As the name suggests, the showpiece of this version of the Freak goes beyond the flying carrousel movement.
—Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2025
Many of the action showpieces revolve not around Fok, but rather MC Cheung’s young and agile cop Lee, who came up under the inspector’s mentorship and continues to take down bad guys the old-fashioned way.
—James Marsh, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025
On the face of it, not much happens here; there are gradations in mood, like light changing over the course of a day, along with a seeping of details about Rose’s past, but the drama is kept corralled for the final showpiece.
—Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2025
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Reuters, NBC News, 6 Mar. 2025
As the name suggests, the showpiece of this version of the Freak goes beyond the flying carrousel movement.
—Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2025
Many of the action showpieces revolve not around Fok, but rather MC Cheung’s young and agile cop Lee, who came up under the inspector’s mentorship and continues to take down bad guys the old-fashioned way.
—James Marsh, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025
On the face of it, not much happens here; there are gradations in mood, like light changing over the course of a day, along with a seeping of details about Rose’s past, but the drama is kept corralled for the final showpiece.
—Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for showpiece
Noun
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Her latest masterpiece has gone viral, racking up more than 822,500 likes and 4 million views.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
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Jaw-dropping masterpieces by Boucher, Rembrandt, and Vermeer can still be found here, hung in carpeted galleries decked out with plush chairs and satiny drapes.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Gold & Greed: The Hunt for Fenn's Treasure, all three episodes of which are now streaming, chronicles the true story behind the decade-long search for a treasure chest filled with over $1 million worth of gold, jewels, and other valuables hidden somewhere in the Rocky Mountains.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
27 Mar. 2025
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The rare things in life aren't just a rare watches or rare jewels.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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The treasures testified to the long-ago importance of the tomb’s occupant: an ancient military leader.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2025
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This Lemonade Lecture will focus on the hidden treasures of the western trails that wind through picturesque landscapes, charming communities, and vibrant ecosystems.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2025
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In collaboration with media platform Versus, the Blue Creator Fund offered a prize of $26,000 to the winners and one-on-one advice from renowned designer Nicholas Davey.—
Asif Burhan,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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One ticket in Indiana won a Match 5 prize worth $1 million.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
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Set to take place at New York’s Spring Studios on April 30, the program promises announcements on policy initiatives, intimate conversations, impact awards and other schedule highlights.—
Chris Gardner,
The Hollywood Reporter,
20 Mar. 2025
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The Cybertruck recall highlights what has been a rough period for Tesla.—
Anne Marie Lee,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2025
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Even a rainbow watch was set so the gems just barely show for a discretely appealing touch on a Tambour model—a line that now features serious movements and finishing.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
20 Mar. 2025
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He’s remained a force right up to modern gems like Jay-Z’s 4:44, Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter, and Vince Staples’ Summertime ’06.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
20 Mar. 2025
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Other winners included Banter (XR Elevation Award), Biel/Bienne: Old Town (Splat of the Year), SuperSplat (Innovator of the Year), and Thomas Richter-Trummer (Developer of the Year).—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Lopez, who recently starred in Netflix films The Mother and Atlas, will appear opposite two-time Ted Lasso Emmy winner Brett Goldstein in the upcoming rom com.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Showpiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showpiece. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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