Outstanding example of its type (9)

I believe the answer is:

showpiece

(Other definitions for showpiece that I've seen before include "Outstanding item" , "especially fine example" , "jewel" , "Outstanding example" , "flagship" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald and The Times.

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