Synonyms

showpiece

American

[shoh-pees] / ˈʃoʊˌpis /

noun

something that is displayed or exhibited.

Synonyms:

gem, prize, masterpiece
something exhibited or worthy of exhibiting as a fine example of its kind.

Synonyms:

gem, prize, masterpiece

showpiece British

/ ˈʃəʊˌpiːs /

noun

anything displayed or exhibited
anything prized as a very fine example of its type

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Etymology

Origin of showpiece

First recorded in 1880–85; show + piece

Example Sentences

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So could Sunday's Wembley showpiece have a defining impact on the rest of the season?

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

On Friday, his horse Jukebox Man will attempt to add the Cheltenham showpiece to his King George win in December.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

The combined cost of the RSA headquarters office tower in Mobile and the renovation of the hotel—hailed as a showpiece for the convention market—was $162 million.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

Competing in Sunday's NFL showpiece will be an Australian punter, a New Zealand-born running back and a Venezuelan kicker.

From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026

“This bathroom is the showpiece of the whole place.”

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

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