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.
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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
The gig, dubbed Digital Dawn by its organizers, was intended as an IRL showcase for Seoul’s new generation of indie artists, who until then had chiefly shared their work on the internet.
—James Gui, Pitchfork, 28 Mar. 2024
The conference, which is widely anticipated each year as a major showcase for Apple software news, will run Monday, June 10 through Friday, June 14.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2024
Ahead of a tour with Slash, Austin native Jackie Venson kicked off the showcase with some bluesy psychedelic rock to set the vibe.
—Rolling Stone, 22 Mar. 2024
Deena said part of her distaste for the Two Plate Solution dinners was how the organizers framed the meal as a showcase of Palestinian and Israeli cuisines.
—Tim Carman, Washington Post, 16 Mar. 2024
The event came in conjunction with Rolling Stone’s Future of Music issue, the cover of which — featuring Peso Pluma — debuted a day before the showcase started.
—Rolling Stone, 22 Mar. 2024
Fans will be able to see the full concert at 8 p.m. ET Monday, April 8, when the showcase airs on PBS stations.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 21 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
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
The gig, dubbed Digital Dawn by its organizers, was intended as an IRL showcase for Seoul’s new generation of indie artists, who until then had chiefly shared their work on the internet.
—James Gui, Pitchfork, 28 Mar. 2024
The conference, which is widely anticipated each year as a major showcase for Apple software news, will run Monday, June 10 through Friday, June 14.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2024
Ahead of a tour with Slash, Austin native Jackie Venson kicked off the showcase with some bluesy psychedelic rock to set the vibe.
—Rolling Stone, 22 Mar. 2024
Deena said part of her distaste for the Two Plate Solution dinners was how the organizers framed the meal as a showcase of Palestinian and Israeli cuisines.
—Tim Carman, Washington Post, 16 Mar. 2024
The event came in conjunction with Rolling Stone’s Future of Music issue, the cover of which — featuring Peso Pluma — debuted a day before the showcase started.
—Rolling Stone, 22 Mar. 2024
Fans will be able to see the full concert at 8 p.m. ET Monday, April 8, when the showcase airs on PBS stations.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 21 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/showcase. Accessed 16 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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