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(ʃoʊpiːs) also show-piece
Word forms: plural showpieces
countable noun
A showpiece is something that is admired because it is the best thing of its type, especially something that is intended to be impressive.
The factory was to be a showpiece of Western investment in the East. [+ of]
Wembley is the showpiece stadium in this country.
Synonyms: display, model, ideal, showcase More Synonyms of showpiece

showpiece in British English

(ˈʃəʊˌpiːs)
noun
1. 
anything displayed or exhibited
2. 
anything prized as a very fine example of its type

showpiece in American English

(ˈʃoʊˌpis)
noun
1. 
something displayed or exhibited
2. 
something that is a fine example of its kind

Examples of 'showpiece' in a sentence
showpiece

Much is made of champions who struggle to win the showpiece races.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
He approached the showpiece race of the week with a simple but compelling philosophy.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Wembley seems a showpiece stadium with an open pitch and it is not quite the same.
The Sun (2012)
Whether that is what a showpiece final should be about is questionable.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Which made yesterday's showpiece match a bit of an audition.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
It is the first time the anthems will not be played at a showpiece final at the new Wembley.
The Sun (2012)
And the Derby boss will revisit the nation's showpiece stadium with a real swagger this time.
The Sun (2014)
They will now face Australia in tomorrow's showpiece final.
The Sun (2014)
Despite its location and transport problems, the people of Cardiff showed us how to stage showpiece matches.
The Sun (2007)
The Scot blamed broadcasters for messing with the schedules and wrecking the entertainment value of the game's showpiece match.
The Sun (2006)
So it is Spain for me - hopefully in a showpiece final which will be a celebration of all that is good about the game.
The Sun (2010)

In other languages
showpiece

British English: showpiece NOUN
A showpiece is something that is admired because it is the best thing of its type, especially something that is intended to be impressive.
The new computer centre is a showpiece of modern information technology for the region.
  • American English: showpiece
  • Brazilian Portuguese: obra mais importante
  • Chinese: 展示的样品
  • European Spanish: joya
  • French: joyau
  • German: Paradestück
  • Italian: pezzo forte
  • Japanese: 優れた手本
  • Korean: 대표작
  • European Portuguese: obra mais importante
  • Latin American Spanish: joya

(noun) 
Definition
something admired as a fine example of its type
The vessel is a showpiece of the Indian navy.
Synonyms
display
model
a model of good manners
ideal
the ideal of beauty in those days
showcase
The country sees itself as a showcase for capitalism.
paragon
She was a paragon of neatness and efficiency.
He was not a paragon. He could never be perfect.
perfect example
exemplar
They viewed their new building as an exemplar of taste.
Seeshowcase

Nearby words of
showpiece

  • shower
  • showing
  • showman
  • showpiece
  • showy
  • shred
  • shrewd

Synonyms of 'showpiece'

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Additional synonyms

in the sense of paragon
Definition
a model of perfection
She was a paragon of neatness and efficiency.He was not a paragon. He could never be perfect.
Synonyms
model,
standard,
pattern,
ideal,
criterion,
norm,
jewel,
masterpiece,
prototype,
paradigm,
archetype,
epitome,
exemplar,
apotheosis,
quintessence,
nonesuch (archaic),
nonpareil,
best or greatest thing since sliced bread (informal),
cynosure
in the sense of showcase
The country sees itself as a showcase for capitalism.
Synonyms
display,
model,
ideal,
showpiece,
paragon,
perfect example,
exemplar
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