showpieces

noun

plural of showpiece
as in masterpieces
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 showpieces For those weary of the overt commercialism surrounding those glitzy showpieces, the GAA provides a refreshing antidote. — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 27 July 2026 The new product lineup isn’t limited to ultra-aged showpieces. — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026 Here are heat-tolerant standouts worth knowing, organized around the qualities that matter most to gardeners who want variety, pollinator traffic and a few showpieces that stop visitors in their tracks. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026 Princess Margaret Beach and neighboring Lower Bay Beach are the showpieces of an island undeniably blessed with some of the nicest shores in the region. — Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026 Last year was one in which the public got used to seeing androids growing more adept at movement, appearing as showpieces in promotional sport events and other events. — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026 Some of the most impressive of these diffuser debuts are offerings from esteemed perfume houses and luxury brands, on a mission to elevate home fragrance through these unique showpieces. — Austa Somvichian-Clausen, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for showpieces
  1. masterpieces
  2. jewels
  3. treasures
  4. prizes
  5. gems
Noun
  • Both of those earlier films, of course, are now repertory staples that virtually everyone who cares about such things considers masterpieces.
    — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 30 Sep. 2026
  • There are a handful of masterpieces in the book, though the novella is too uneven to qualify.
    — Ryan Chapman, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of masterpieces
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  • Especially since there are laptop deals still sitting around the internet like unclaimed jewels.
    — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Whatever the truth, the Duchess of Windsor’s collection soon became legendary, as did her rules surrounding jewels.
    — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of jewels
Noun
  • Nearly two-thirds of the collectors surveyed preferred to keep their treasures mostly under wraps, sharing them only within family or a closed circle, while, at the other end of the scale, just 10 percent are seeking wide recognition.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The treasures of both the sea and the surrounding mountains are at your fingertips thanks to an array of land and water activities ranging from hikes and beach picnics to fishing experiences and sunset cruises.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of treasures
Noun
  • This year's prizes began with the Nobel for medicine, awarded Monday to three scientists whose work led to a tool that uses light to help unravel how the brain works.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Unlike the other Nobel prizes, which are awarded in Stockholm, the peace prize is decided in Oslo by the five-member Norwegian Nobel Committee, whose members are appointed by Norway's parliament.
    — Eric Henderson, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of prizes
Noun
  • There are still some gems hidden among the endless tech and toy products — like Medicube’s current sale.
    — Alexis Mikulski, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
  • But earlier this year, the Navy reservist and his friend shoveled a six-carat diamond from a field in Arkansas where he's found over 300 gems so far.
    — LAURA TURBAY, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of gems

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“Showpieces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showpieces. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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