as in to show
to present in a favorable or attractive manner
Applicants are asked to submit writing samples that showcase their creativity. The restaurant's varied menu showcases the chef's eclectic culinary background.
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as in show
an occasion for presenting someone or something in an attractive or favorable way
The concert proved to be an excellent showcase for local musicians looking to attract a national audience. Actors are invited to participate in a theatrical showcase this Friday.
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as in chest
a storage case that is used for displaying objects
In the years since he began collecting fossils, his showcase has become quite a sight to behold.
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Recent Examples of showcase
Mike Stocker, Sun Sentinel, 16 May 2026
Rose is on the bill, which is headlined by Shane Smith & the Saints, one of the biggest beneficiaries of the bump in stature that comes with being showcased in the work of Sheridan and, particularly, von Foerster.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 16 May 2026
Nasha Smith, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Attendees can enjoy cultural showcases, music, dance, delicious cuisine and hands-on activities for all ages at Bill Breeze Park in Ocoee.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
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Verb
These photos capture the sights of the waterfront celebration as local chefs showcased their culinary craft for hungry crowds in the heart of the city.
—Mike Stocker, Sun Sentinel, 16 May 2026
Rose is on the bill, which is headlined by Shane Smith & the Saints, one of the biggest beneficiaries of the bump in stature that comes with being showcased in the work of Sheridan and, particularly, von Foerster.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 16 May 2026
Noun
After the win, Allie enlists Dean’s help to get Garrett to Hannah’s musical showcase, hoping to broker a reconciliation between the estranged couple.
—Nasha Smith, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Attendees can enjoy cultural showcases, music, dance, delicious cuisine and hands-on activities for all ages at Bill Breeze Park in Ocoee.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for showcase
Verb
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But the first glimpse at the full team in action showed an early hierarchy among signal callers.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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At the Yale University Art Gallery, which is showing the complete series in the photographer’s largest exhibition yet, the images are hung in tall, orderly grids, like a periodic table of the human elements.—
Max Norman,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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The exhibit highlights the deployment of Google Distributed Cloud running on TPU v6 (Tensor Processing Units) to enable AI at the network edge.—
Matthew Chin,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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Robinson's defense team, attorneys Kathy Nester, Michael Burt, Richard Novak and Staci Visser, is seeking to block the public from hearing testimony or seeing exhibits that may later be found inadmissible at trial.—
Michael Ruiz , Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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The patient was James Cornish, a young man with a knife wound to the chest from a barroom brawl.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Danny then has a lengthy shootout with the suspects inside, Brian has to apply pressure to Lena's chest wound after she was shot, and Sean springs into action with his dad.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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Purpose dissolves into who owns it, who displays it, who claims authority over it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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This content can only be displayed if JavaScript is enabled.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
19 May 2026
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Despite strong critical support, it was allotted limited showtimes and minimal exhibition backing — a situation its makers came to see as emblematic of wider structural failures confronting Indian indie cinema.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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Important people speaking at exhibition openings will tell you that art is about communication.—
Sebastian Smee,
The Atlantic,
16 May 2026
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The dresser has a classic silhouette with minimalist details like tapered legs and oiled hardware, and the mirror doubles as a vanity.—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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Making sure your garage, kitchen, closet, dresser drawers, and bathroom are neat and tidy and free of clutter can feel like a full-time job.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
14 May 2026
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Throughout its more than four-year offensive in Ukraine, Moscow has flaunted its possession of nuclear weapons and repeatedly threatened to use them.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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Meanwhile, Price, 18, leaned close to Venezuela, flaunting a gold wedding band.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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While eating at the company cafe after the presentation, Otone and Kensuke meet a child version of a humanoid who’s been brought back to REbirth HQ for maintenance.—
Vulture,
Vulture,
17 May 2026
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In a presentation for young athletes — and for the pro teams and college athletic departments that might invite him to speak — Stripling’s firm uses his story of a baseball prospect that got a $900,000 up-front payment and spent the $500,000 after taxes on a red Lamborghini.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
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“Showcase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showcase. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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