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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Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
Along with screenwriter Ed Solomon, Soderbergh also constructs the ideal showcase for two separate generations of British actors to cook.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
In the video, Coleman — who shares mostly running content on the platform — included before-and-after clips of his hair, first letting down his shoulder-length tresses from an updo to showcase its length before cutting to post-trim footage.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Rostered by the Current for the Teal Rising Cup soccer showcase at CPKC Stadium, the 21-year-old striker knocked in a header in the 82nd minute as the game-winner.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
Along with screenwriter Ed Solomon, Soderbergh also constructs the ideal showcase for two separate generations of British actors to cook.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
The presidential primary season won't begin in earnest until after November's midterm elections, but this week's conference is showcasing a collection of Democrats already jockeying for position in what promises to be a crowded primary fight.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
In the video, Coleman — who shares mostly running content on the platform — included before-and-after clips of his hair, first letting down his shoulder-length tresses from an updo to showcase its length before cutting to post-trim footage.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
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“Showcase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/showcase. Accessed 14 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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