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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The show is one of the great showcases of a genius collaboration — Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s 1984 Pulitzer Prize-winning opus that is recognized as one of American theater’s greatest musical works.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2026
As part of the launch, De Beers London, the mining giant’s retail jewelry brand, has created a capsule collection that showcases the diamonds.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 29 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Marcus Theatres announced its 2026 best picture showcase for the upcoming Academy Awards, which will allow movie buffs an opportunity to watch all nominees in a bundle deal.
—Drake Bentley, jsonline.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The show is one of the great showcases of a genius collaboration — Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s 1984 Pulitzer Prize-winning opus that is recognized as one of American theater’s greatest musical works.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
Verb
At the presentation, guests were encouraged to sit at a large central table and participate in a live weaving workshop, as models walked around it showcasing the new collection.
—Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2026
As part of the launch, De Beers London, the mining giant’s retail jewelry brand, has created a capsule collection that showcases the diamonds.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Showcase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/showcase. Accessed 31 Jan. 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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