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showpiece

American  
[shoh-pees] / ˈʃoʊˌpis /

noun

  1. something that is displayed or exhibited.

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

    Synonyms:
    gem, prize, masterpiece

showpiece British  
/ ˈʃəʊˌpiːs /

noun

  1. anything displayed or exhibited

  2. anything prized as a very fine example of its type

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of showpiece

First recorded in 1880–85; show + piece

Example Sentences

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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

The timing of Tuchel's new deal is intriguing, a move designed to tie down the 52-year-old German who oversaw England's route to this summer's showpiece, as well as avoiding any distractions around his future.

From BBC

City's 5-1 aggregate victory set up a date with the Premier League leaders Arsenal in the final on March 22, but Guehi is not currently allowed to feature in the showpiece.

From Barron's

The result means Arsenal will compete in a ninth EFL Cup final when they take on either Manchester City or Newcastle on Sunday, 22 March in the tournament's showpiece match.

From BBC

Recent US media reports have said ICE officials were expected to be on duty at Sunday's showpiece at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, the home of the San Francisco 49ers.

From Barron's