Showpiece

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Something that exhibits exceptional quality, something worth being shown.

    "Drogba's goal early in the second half - his fourth in this Wembley showpiece - proved decisive as the remarkable turnaround in Chelsea's fortunes under interim manager Roberto di Matteo was rewarded with silverware."

  2. 2
    the outstanding item (the prize piece or main exhibit) in a collection wordnet
  3. 3
    Something made specifically to be displayed.

Synonyms

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collector's itemcollector's itempiece de resistance

Example

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"Drogba's goal early in the second half - his fourth in this Wembley showpiece - proved decisive as the remarkable turnaround in Chelsea's fortunes under interim manager Roberto di Matteo was rewarded with silverware."

Etymology

From show + piece.

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