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
Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 15 Apr. 2024
This unique revue showcases experienced talent, with performers as timeless as the songs.
—The Enquirer, 14 Apr. 2024
The event is held annually for the top U.S. men’s and women’s high school players to play in a showcase against other top players from around the world.
—Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2024
Many of them began selling the food containers to their friends and neighbors in the living-room showcases that became Tupperware parties.
—Amanda Mull, The Atlantic, 12 Apr. 2024
The home’s exterior showcases roofing materials crafted from wood shake roofing / shingles.
—Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2024
And as showcases of versatility and star power go, this is pretty great.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 28 Mar. 2024
Set for Monday, Oct. 14 to Friday, Oct. 18, Latin Music Week 2024 brings together top and emerging Latin music artists and executives from around the world for a week of showcases, networking, exclusive conversations, panels, workshops, activations and concerts.
—Billboard Staff, Billboard, 2 Apr. 2024
The second-generation example has high-gloss finish that accentuates the vehicle’s clean lines and provides a proper showcase for the period-correct decal across the trunk lid.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2024
Liz McNeil, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2024
The success of the eclipse expedition, a collaboration between an American scholarly organization, a university and a government body, would showcase the strength of the nation’s civil and political institutions and its readiness for independence.
—Yaakov Zinberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Apr. 2024
In addition to the adorable BDX units, Disney showcased a host of next-generation robotics that indicated the future of theme park attractions is one where figures can not only move like us, but potentially move among us.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2024
Which other cities are showcased? Davis isn’t the only Northern California city on the list.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 4 Apr. 2024
The spirits were showcased at Waters Restaurant in downtown Fort Worth, where chef Jon Bonnell and his staff highlighted them in cocktails and prepared a menu designed to complement each.
—Ryan J. Rusak, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2024
Offered as a spread of many small plates of various colors, textures, and temperatures, these dishes both absorbed and also amplified the pleasures of the drinks, and showcased the exceptional culinary craft of the chefs who prepared them.
—Jessica Carbone, Saveur, 3 Apr. 2024
The space truly takes advantage of its abundance of windows and a skylight, bringing in plenty of natural light and showcasing the forest outside.
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
The new production showcases different cultures and nationalities joining together to present circus acrobatics and aerial artistry along with other entertainment.
—The San Diego Union-Tribune Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 2024
Noun
Out of these projects, some 10 to 12 of the best pieces will be singled out for a showcase.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 15 Apr. 2024
This unique revue showcases experienced talent, with performers as timeless as the songs.
—The Enquirer, 14 Apr. 2024
The event is held annually for the top U.S. men’s and women’s high school players to play in a showcase against other top players from around the world.
—Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2024
Many of them began selling the food containers to their friends and neighbors in the living-room showcases that became Tupperware parties.
—Amanda Mull, The Atlantic, 12 Apr. 2024
The home’s exterior showcases roofing materials crafted from wood shake roofing / shingles.
—Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2024
And as showcases of versatility and star power go, this is pretty great.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 28 Mar. 2024
Set for Monday, Oct. 14 to Friday, Oct. 18, Latin Music Week 2024 brings together top and emerging Latin music artists and executives from around the world for a week of showcases, networking, exclusive conversations, panels, workshops, activations and concerts.
—Billboard Staff, Billboard, 2 Apr. 2024
The second-generation example has high-gloss finish that accentuates the vehicle’s clean lines and provides a proper showcase for the period-correct decal across the trunk lid.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2024
Verb
The doc showcased the star’s journey from her days as a young actress experiencing rampant sexualization in Hollywood to becoming a woman much more confident in her own voice.
—Liz McNeil, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2024
The success of the eclipse expedition, a collaboration between an American scholarly organization, a university and a government body, would showcase the strength of the nation’s civil and political institutions and its readiness for independence.
—Yaakov Zinberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Apr. 2024
In addition to the adorable BDX units, Disney showcased a host of next-generation robotics that indicated the future of theme park attractions is one where figures can not only move like us, but potentially move among us.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2024
Which other cities are showcased? Davis isn’t the only Northern California city on the list.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 4 Apr. 2024
The spirits were showcased at Waters Restaurant in downtown Fort Worth, where chef Jon Bonnell and his staff highlighted them in cocktails and prepared a menu designed to complement each.
—Ryan J. Rusak, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2024
Offered as a spread of many small plates of various colors, textures, and temperatures, these dishes both absorbed and also amplified the pleasures of the drinks, and showcased the exceptional culinary craft of the chefs who prepared them.
—Jessica Carbone, Saveur, 3 Apr. 2024
The space truly takes advantage of its abundance of windows and a skylight, bringing in plenty of natural light and showcasing the forest outside.
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
The new production showcases different cultures and nationalities joining together to present circus acrobatics and aerial artistry along with other entertainment.
—The San Diego Union-Tribune Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 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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