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Piece de resistance

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showpiecenounSomething that exhibits exceptional quality, something worth being shown.
master strokenounAlternative form of masterstroke. [An action which demonstrates great skill or artistry.]
a-gamenounAlternative form of A game. [(informal) One's highest level of performance; one's best form.]
endpiecenounAlternative spelling of end piece. [Any structure at the end of another.]
piece of lucknounAlternative form of stroke of luck. [(idiomatic) An instance of unexpected luck, usually good luck.]
highpointnounAlternative form of high point. [A climax; the best time in a given period.]
worldbeaternounAlternative form of world-beater. [(idiomatic) Someone or something superior to all others of its sort.]
coup d'œilnounAlternative spelling of coup d'oeil. [A glimpse, a glance; the ability, especially of a military officer, to understand much at a glance.]
haute-piecenounAlternative form of haute piece. [(rare) Synonym of passguard, neck guard (plate on shoulder-armor to protect neck)]
coup-de-gracenounAlternative spelling of coup de grâce. [A final blow or shot given to kill a wounded person or animal.]
best-sellernounAlternative form of bestseller. [A book or other product that has sold in large numbers.]
prize winnernounAlternative form of prizewinner. [A person or thing that wins a prize.]
coup de gracenounAlternative spelling of coup de grâce. [A final blow or shot given to kill a wounded person or animal.]
one-upsmanshipnounAlternative form of one-upmanship. [The art or practice of successively outdoing a competitor.]
chessmasternounAlternative form of chess master. [An exceptionally skillful chess player, especially one who has won a major competition.]
last big thingnounA recent fad or trend that has lost its popularity.
swan-songnounAlternative form of swan song. [(idiomatic) A final performance or accomplishment, especially one before retirement.]
idee fixenounAlternative spelling of idée fixe. [(psychology) An idea dominating the mind and maintained despite evidence to the contrary; (loosely), an obsession.]
big hairy dealnounAlternative form of big deal. [(idiomatic, informal, often sarcastic) Something very important or difficult; a matter of great concern; a considerable feat or achievement.]
bonmotnounAlternative form of bon mot. [A clever saying, phrase, or witticism; often, a witty riposte in dialogue.]

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