SHOWPIECES Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

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

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Noun

Legends like this one only serve to enhance the value of certain masterpieces crafted from diamonds and precious stones.

— Giorgia Olivieri, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026
Jeon Do-yeon, who won the Cannes best actress prize for Lee’s Secret Sunshine in 2007, stars opposite Sul Kyung-gu, the lead of the director’s early masterpieces Peppermint Candy and Oasis.

— Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of masterpieces

Noun

The 1900 building, in the campus’ northwestern corner, is one of its jewels — a vaulted room hung with candelabras lit for the campus opening in gold and blue, the school colors.

— Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 26 Aug. 2026
However, the jewels Mary acquired throughout her lifetime serve as a sparkling reminder of her legacy, from the Cullinan diamonds to the Queen Mary’s bandeau tiara which Meghan Markle wore on her wedding day in 2018.

— Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of jewels

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However, according to the report, violence is increasing in museum thefts, with thieves using instruments such as dynamite, guns, and sledgehammers to gain access to treasures and deter employees from interfering.

— News Desk, Artforum, 24 Aug. 2026
Sun-Loving Outdoor Potted Plants Containers brimming with beautiful treasures don’t need to be high-maintenance.

— Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of treasures

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Leslie McIntosh, within-group variance (Changes) Changes’ first/second book prize, launched in 2022 with Louise Gluck as the first judge, has already delivered gems such as Jimin Seo’s Ossia and Rachel Mannheimer’s Earth Room.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 Sep. 2026
Comprising diamonds with a combined weight of more than 200 carats, the missing necklace features a six-carat central stone surrounded by lines of baguette diamonds and hundreds of smaller gems arranged in a sunburst motif.

— Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2026

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