as in to show
to present in a favorable or attractive manner
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as in show
an occasion for presenting someone or something in an attractive or favorable way
The concert proved to be an excellent showcase for local musicians looking to attract a national audience. Actors are invited to participate in a theatrical showcase this Friday.
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as in chest
a storage case that is used for displaying objects
In the years since he began collecting fossils, his showcase has become quite a sight to behold.
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Recent Examples of showcase
Emile Nuh, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
But in a summer meant to showcase Kansas City, Fan Fest night concerts started with Tech N9ne.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 12 June 2026
Throughout the day, the Fan Festival highlighted local Hispanic artists and performers, turning the event into a showcase of the community that has helped shape Kansas City’s cultural landscape.
—J.m. Banks
june 12, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
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Verb
In many ways, Neymar embodies the vision Brazilian soccer first showcased to the world back in 1970.
—Emile Nuh, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
But in a summer meant to showcase Kansas City, Fan Fest night concerts started with Tech N9ne.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
Noun
The lineup was curated by the NBC and Peacock casting team, led by Grace Wu, EVP of casting for NBC and Peacock, after consideration from various open showcases, auditions and open mic nights.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 12 June 2026
Throughout the day, the Fan Festival highlighted local Hispanic artists and performers, turning the event into a showcase of the community that has helped shape Kansas City’s cultural landscape.
—J.m. Banks
june 12, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for showcase
Verb
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Moderate exercise has been shown to improve learning among students from elementary school through young adulthood, and the effects on attention, memory and executive function are well-documented, pediatricians say.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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On the final stop on the tour, the Markley people wanted to show the emergency generators that neighbors have complained about.—
David Wade,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Noun
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The Chiefs Hall of Honor on the second-level concourse contains the organization’s four Super Bowl trophies, memorabilia, exhibits and documents, and there is no admission to walk through history.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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The removal of the exhibit, which took place in January, was also challenged in a separate lawsuit filed by the city of Philadelphia.—
Deena Zaru,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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Shards of shrapnel are still lodged in her chest – so close to her heart that doctors preferred not to operate to remove them.—
Jeremy Diamond,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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Myung Chun, a Times photographer and avid motorcycle rider, was there when Highway 1 reopened in January and returned in late May with a GoPro camera strapped to his chest and a 360-degree camera mounted on his bike.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Still, Banks needs to display a level of consistency that has been lacking to wrestle the starting job away during camp.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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However, writing of any kind, with any message, is prohibited per Major League Baseball’s Uniform Regulations which provides in part that, ‘(a) Player may not write, attach, affix, embroider or otherwise display nicknames or messages on apparel or playing equipment…’.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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Back in town, the Albuquerque Museum presents an excellent special exhibition related to Route 66’s centennial through January 3, 2027.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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The payoff was a bevy of remarkable oil and pencil sketches (a stunning oil study can be seen in the Olana exhibition) as well as paintings.—
Susan Tallman,
The Atlantic,
13 June 2026
Noun
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Making sure your garage, kitchen, closet, dresser drawers, and bathroom are neat and tidy and free of clutter can feel like a full-time job.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
2 June 2026
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Check into a Bleu King and count the signature bowtie design motif on just about everything, albeit subtle, from dresser pulls to coat hooks.—
Melinda Sheckells,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2026
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Other highlights include a gym and a plush primary suite flaunting a stainless-steel fireplace.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
11 June 2026
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Her political outspokenness and fearlessness in challenging the danger women face in flaunting their sexuality, particularly in her native Argentina, is one of her strengths, as is her ability to imagine a new world where that violence doesn’t exist.—
E.R. Pulgar,
Pitchfork,
11 June 2026
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The Basel presentation will be followed by a solo exhibition at the gallery’s Paris Turenne location in September.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
13 June 2026
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The unique presentation features a boston bottle holding 4 freezer martinis buried in chalic filled with ice.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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“Showcase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showcase. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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