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.
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of showpiece
The Italian coach has guided the Nerazzurri back to the Champions League final for the second time in three years, and now face an in-form Paris Saint-Germain side in Uefa’s showpiece even in Munich.
—
Emmet Gates, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
Saturday’s showpiece offers one last chance to write his ending, by orchestrating play or getting on the scoresheet.
—Julia Ranney, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Such investors won’t be interested in DEI and ESG as showpieces to feel better about themselves.
—Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Most of the vehicles displayed in the booths at Overland Expo West are showpieces.
—Jakob Schiller, Outside Online, 29 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for showpiece
Emmet Gates, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
Saturday’s showpiece offers one last chance to write his ending, by orchestrating play or getting on the scoresheet.
—Julia Ranney, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Such investors won’t be interested in DEI and ESG as showpieces to feel better about themselves.
—Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Most of the vehicles displayed in the booths at Overland Expo West are showpieces.
—Jakob Schiller, Outside Online, 29 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for showpiece
Recent Examples of Synonyms for showpiece
Noun
-
Frank Zappa’s 1975 prog-rock masterpiece One Size Fits All will receive a 50th anniversary reissue this fall featuring a new remaster, unreleased session tracks, live recordings, and more.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
24 July 2025
-
Spike Lee's masterpiece is set in a Brooklyn neighborhood on the hottest day of the year and explores racial tensions and community dynamics.—
Jené Luciani Sena
may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom.,
FOXNews.com,
23 July 2025
Noun
-
However, the jewel of the hotel is its shimmering heated saltwater pool.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
11 July 2025
-
Kardashian's jewels also featured two Lorraine Schwartz necklaces with approximately 250 carats of diamonds.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
9 July 2025
Noun
-
In a city where almost every historic treasure has been laid bare, this vast subterranean labyrinth is an undiscovered world.—
Antonia Mortensen,
CNN Money,
23 July 2025
-
Though, they have been known to try to snatch plastic water bottles and other treasures from guests' belongings (seems like fair revenge to me).—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
23 July 2025
Noun
-
But the real prize lies ahead: a future where manufacturers can respond to change with agility, drive sustainable growth, and empower their people like never before.—
Richard Howells,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
-
Hellen Obiri, 2024 Boston Marathon winner, claimed that prize instead via tiebreaker.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
21 July 2025
Noun
-
Wales is a particular highlight for visitors, offering unparalleled stargazing and late-night hikes in search of nightjars, while Scotland also offers an unforgettable ecotourism destination in the form of Cairngorms National Park.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
-
In addition, Trahan and Pham frequently post their travel highlights on Instagram.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
15 July 2025
Noun
-
Beginning in Málaga, the journey winds through Andalucía's cultural gems — Granada, Sevilla and Córdoba — offering golden-hour shoots at iconic sites like La Alhambra and Plaza de España.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
19 July 2025
-
These three Top 70 Open Championship venues are the anchor and main draw, but there is more great links golf, and my personal favorite hidden gem within this hidden gem destination was Wallasey.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
Noun
-
Exit plan: Offload your long-term winners onto the charity, which will take them, fractional shares included, with a few mouse clicks.—
William Baldwin,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
-
Trump also won the electoral vote, which decides the winner, 312-226.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Showpiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showpiece. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share