showpiece
Pride of collection
A showpiece is something displayed prominently to impress—an outstanding example meant to demonstrate quality or achievement: The restored mansion is the showpiece of the historical society.
Organizations often have showpiece projects or facilities they highlight for visitors.
The word can carry a hint of superficiality, suggesting something designed more for display than practical use.
Concentrated illumination source
- star attractionFeatured highlight of show
- headlinerTop-billed performer
- standoutExceptional person or thing
- featureDistinguishing quality or element
main event · showstopper · spectacle · limelight · flagship · crown jewel · premier · pride
Creator's supreme achievement
- pièce de résistanceOutstanding item in collection
- tour de forceExceptional feat of skill
- crowning achievementGreatest success attained
- opusNumbered artistic creation
masterwork · landmark · classic · seminal work · iconic · quintessence · paragon · pinnacle
Old valued collectible
- heirloomInherited family treasure
- relicPreserved ancient object
- treasureValued wealth or keepsake
- collectibleObject worth amassing
curio · specimen · antiquity · objet d'art · trophy · memento · keepsake · prized possession
Public exhibit space
- gallerySpace for displaying artwork
- displayPresentation for viewing
- collectionGathered set of items
- exhibitionPublic display of items
curator · curate · installation · retrospective · viewing · vernissage · catalogue · docent
Concluding part of performance
- encoreAudience-demanded extra performance
- spectacleVisually striking event
- premiereFirst public performance
- debutFirst public appearance
virtuoso · ovation · concert · recital · theater · choreography · ballet · applause
Horizontal furniture surface
- arrangementOrdered configuration or agreement
- floralOf or like blooms
- banquetFormal celebratory meal
- focal pointCenter of interest
decoration · candelabra · vase · bouquet · dining · reception · gala · festive
Impressive splendor and scale
- splendorImpressive, striking beauty
- opulenceShowy, abundant prosperity
- luxuryExpensive nonessential comfort
- sophisticationCultured elegance and complexity
refinement · magnificence · sumptuousness · majesty · lavish · resplendent · ornate · exquisite
spotlight
Concentrated illumination source
- star attractionFeatured highlight of show
- headlinerTop-billed performer
- standoutExceptional person or thing
feature · main event · showstopper · spectacle · limelight · flagship · crown jewel · premier · pride · focal point
magnum opus
Creator's supreme achievement
- pièce de résistanceOutstanding item in collection
- tour de forceExceptional feat of skill
- crowning achievementGreatest success attained
opus · masterwork · landmark · classic · seminal work · iconic · quintessence · paragon · pinnacle · epitome
antique
Old valued collectible
collectible · curio · specimen · antiquity · objet d'art · trophy · memento · keepsake · prized possession · find
museum
Public exhibit space
- gallerySpace for displaying artwork
- displayPresentation for viewing
- collectionGathered set of items
exhibition · curator · curate · installation · retrospective · viewing · vernissage · catalogue · docent · plaque
finale
Concluding part of performance
- encoreAudience-demanded extra performance
- spectacleVisually striking event
- premiereFirst public performance
debut · virtuoso · ovation · concert · recital · theater · choreography · ballet · applause · curtain call
table
Horizontal furniture surface
- arrangementOrdered configuration or agreement
- floralOf or like blooms
- banquetFormal celebratory meal
focal point · decoration · candelabra · vase · bouquet · dining · reception · gala · festive · elegant
grandeur
Impressive splendor and scale
- splendorImpressive, striking beauty
- opulenceShowy, abundant prosperity
- luxuryExpensive nonessential comfort
sophistication · refinement · magnificence · sumptuousness · majesty · lavish · resplendent · ornate · exquisite · stunning
handiwork
Handmade work product
- artisanSkilled manual tradesperson
- workmanshipSkill in creating objects
- skillAcquired ability through practice
precision · craft · carving · marquetry · intarsia · joinery · metalwork · woodwork · leatherwork · glassblowing
- curioscurios, curio, curiosities, curiosity, knickknacks
- food artbutter sculpture, food art, culinary art, fruit carving, food styling
- highlightshighlight, highlights, high point, spotlight, peak
- idealsideal, utopia, archetypes, models, paradise
- showstoppersshowstopper, showstoppers, knockout, knockouts, stunner
- Musical Showmanshipdrum solo, piano solo, encore, tour de force, pyrotechnics
showpieceafterthought
Idea added belatedly
backdrop · also-ran · footnote · minor detail · filler
showpieceeyesore
Offensively unattractive thing
embarrassment · dud · failure · disgrace · flop