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verb

Definition of showcasenext
as in to show
to present in a favorable or attractive manner Applicants are asked to submit writing samples that showcase their creativity. The restaurant's varied menu showcases the chef's eclectic culinary background.

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noun

1
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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2
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
Verb
For Johnson, being able to showcase and expose the talent and importance of youth orchestra to the masses is rewarding. — Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026 Outdoors, taiko ensembles will showcase their drumming and kung fu and kendo groups will demonstrate the martial arts disciplines. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Noun
The same team that went on to win the showcase a few weeks later. — Nick Friedell, New York Times, 31 July 2026 The annual showcase, organized by the Fashion Design Council of India, sets trends for the busiest wedding months that start in October. — CNN Money, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for showcase
Recent Examples of Synonyms for showcase
  1. show
  2. exhibit
  3. chest
  4. display
  5. exhibition
  6. dresser
  7. flaunt
  8. presentation
Verb
  • Justice John Dixon said Bauer Media had failed to show the claims made about Wilson were substantially true or trivial.
    — Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
  • Techradar’s recent survey on consumer attitudes to AI shows a drop in the use of AI services such as Gemini and ChatGPT.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of show
Noun
  • The exhibit's visitors can get a chilling feel for the time, with full scale recreations of the annex rooms where Anne and her family hid from the Nazis.
    — Marie Saavedra, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Visitors will move through cave-like interiors centered on an interactive exhibit named Elysium.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of exhibit
Noun
  • Until then, symptoms such as a persistent or worsening cough, coughing up blood, chest pain, shortness of breath, hoarseness or unexplained weight loss warrant a conversation with a healthcare provider.
    — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 31 July 2026
  • Igoe said deputies treated the man with a chest seal and tourniquet.
    — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of chest
Verb
  • Most customers want systems that move work forward, not simply display more information.
    — Robert Kramer, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Indefinite Causal Order Quantum systems often display behaviors that are difficult to explain with classical physics.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 27 July 2026
Definition of display
Noun
  • The other highlight was an immersive fashion exhibition spread over two floors.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
  • Current Levine Museum programs The museum plans to open a temporary exhibition that will be announced in the fall, Cooper said.
    — Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026
Definition of exhibition
Noun
  • One of my first memories of any kind is sitting on my parents’ bedroom floor, craning my neck to watch the ’91 World Series on the old TV atop their dresser.
    — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 22 July 2026
  • Sometimes, finding a look for a night out comes with a certain amount of pressure—after all, who doesn’t want to be the coolest dresser in the group?
    — Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 18 July 2026
Definition of dresser
Verb
  • Go for something more subtle and the Emira flaunts its crisp curves and wedgy profile, doing a convincing impression of a full-fledged supercar.
    — Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 22 July 2026
  • But traveling in lightweight, climate-appropriate clothing without flaunting body parts is not a difficult concession to make to local custom.
    — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 20 July 2026
Definition of flaunt
Noun
  • The hearing will also feature presentations from representatives of insurance companies.
    — Jenna Carlesso, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The best part of the competition is taking a deep dive into a specific topic, Wadkins said, and also listening to the other students’ presentations to learn more about a specific time or person in history.
    — Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026
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