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show⋅piece

[shoh-pees]
–noun
1. something that is displayed or exhibited.
2. something exhibited or worthy of exhibiting as a fine example of its kind.

Origin:
1880–85; show + piece


1, 2. masterpiece, prize, gem.
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show·piece   (shō'pēs')   
n.  Something exhibited, especially as an outstanding example of its kind.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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