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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Miami Herald Newsroom, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
Metro Manila is also home to several museums and art galleries that showcase talents of artists all over the country, like the National Museum of Fine Arts, the Ayala Museum, the Metropolitan Museum of Manila, the Ateneo Art Gallery, and many more.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
Back by popular demand, Saxe said the group will be embarking on a historic ride to local sites of interest this spring, as a way to showcase some of the village’s history.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Ultra Music Festival opened Friday at Bayfront Park in downtown Miami, turning the waterfront into a massive electronic music showcase with seven stages running simultaneously.
—Miami Herald Newsroom, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
Metro Manila is also home to several museums and art galleries that showcase talents of artists all over the country, like the National Museum of Fine Arts, the Ayala Museum, the Metropolitan Museum of Manila, the Ateneo Art Gallery, and many more.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
Verb
Launched in 2017 by Egyptian tycoon Naguib Sawiris in the Red Sea resort of El Gouna, created by his brother Samih Sawiris, the festival showcases Arab-language cinema and international festival titles alongside red carpet glamor, with guests in 2025 including Cate Blanchett.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
Back by popular demand, Saxe said the group will be embarking on a historic ride to local sites of interest this spring, as a way to showcase some of the village’s history.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
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“Showcase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/showcase. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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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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