1
: a glazed case, box, or cabinet for displaying and protecting wares in a store or articles in a museum
2
: a setting, occasion, or medium for exhibiting something or someone especially in an attractive or favorable aspect
showcased; showcasing
: to exhibit especially in an attractive or favorable aspect
showcase new talent
Examples of showcase in a Sentence
Noun
The convention was a showcase of the company's new products.
Verb
The program showcases up-and-coming musicians.
Recent Examples on the Web
Tim Willert, The Mercury News, 2 June 2024
Tense and nervy, Klute is a fascinating time capsule that also serves as a marvelous showcase for Fonda, who won her first Best Actress Oscar for the role.
—Katie Rife, EW.com, 31 May 2024
Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 22 May 2024
The canine talent in the game showcases the variety of dogs available for adoption around the country.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 22 May 2024
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Noun
Sunday night’s elimination game at Devon Park turned out to be a showcase for Stanford pitcher NiJaree Canady, who pitched a complete game three-hitter in a 3-1 win that sent the Cardinal to the semifinals.
—Tim Willert, The Mercury News, 2 June 2024
Tense and nervy, Klute is a fascinating time capsule that also serves as a marvelous showcase for Fonda, who won her first Best Actress Oscar for the role.
—Katie Rife, EW.com, 31 May 2024
Verb
The singer took the late-night show’s stage to showcase the pulsating song, which comes off her new LP, Hit Me Hard and Soft, alongside her brother/producer Finneas and her band.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 22 May 2024
The canine talent in the game showcases the variety of dogs available for adoption around the country.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 22 May 2024
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“Showcase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/showcase. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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showcase
1 of 2 noun
show·case
-ˌkās 
: a protective glass case in which things are displayed
showcase
2 of 2 verb
: to exhibit especially in an attractive or favorable way
showcase new talent
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