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
Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
Over at Palazzo del Nero, new kid on the block Onde, open for dinner Friday to Monday, showcases Lavezzini’s passion for seafood, which is maniacally sourced from various locations on Italy’s Tyrrhenian and Adriatic coasts.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
The long-running showcase features 7-10 minute sets from hungry, hard-working comics such as Nic Dean, Lane Lonion, Lizzy Wolfson, Sam Ellefson, Phil Corridor, Kate McLachlan, Mitch Jones and Austin Black, with Roy corralling the hilarity.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 9 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Whether freshly picked or from your local market, there's no better way to showcase in-season blueberries than with our fan-favorite blueberry pie.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
Over at Palazzo del Nero, new kid on the block Onde, open for dinner Friday to Monday, showcases Lavezzini’s passion for seafood, which is maniacally sourced from various locations on Italy’s Tyrrhenian and Adriatic coasts.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
Noun
Realbotix suggests that this could play a role in improving outcomes in areas such as interactive technology showcases and enterprise training environments.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
The long-running showcase features 7-10 minute sets from hungry, hard-working comics such as Nic Dean, Lane Lonion, Lizzy Wolfson, Sam Ellefson, Phil Corridor, Kate McLachlan, Mitch Jones and Austin Black, with Roy corralling the hilarity.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for showcase
Verb
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Kaley denied being abused or neglected, though Meta’s attorneys did show some Instagram posts about her mother screaming at her.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
New Yorker,
9 Apr. 2026
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During the chase, Leatherman used highly dangerous evasive moves on local roads, open fields and residential properties, court documents show.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The child went through a small opening in a wooden barrier perimeter fence and entered a restricted area near the wolf exhibit, the Derry Township Police said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Inside the penguin exhibit, a cake made out of LEGO bricks honored 150 years of the zoo.—
Caroline Foreback,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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That feeling can present in many ways — rumination, a knot in your throat or your chest, an unease in your stomach, the tensing of muscles.—
Goth Shakira
Contributing,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Some mourners beat their chests, crying and chanting against surrender or compromise.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
10 Apr. 2026
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Keanu Reeves posed hand-in-hand with girlfriend Alexandra Grant, displaying some subtle PDA at the New York City premiere of Apple TV+'s 'Outcome' on April 6.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
7 Apr. 2026
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OpenAI ChatGPT website displayed on a laptop screen is seen in this illustration photo taken in Krakow, Poland on September 9, 2024.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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As one of the world’s preeminent art museums, the Prado hosts rotating exhibitions that always draw acclaim.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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This exhibition is included with garden admission.—
Kristine Sorensen,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The woman told officers during an argument, Dickson pushed her into a dresser, choked her and slammed her head into the wall.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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From an inventive valet stand to a dresser with drawers that glide like ice skates, these items make getting dressed a joy.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2026
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In a cultural moment when flaunting a designer bag feels tone-deaf, food provides perfect cover.—
Fortune,
Fortune,
9 Apr. 2026
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For as much as DeLauter has flaunted his power early on, with a league-high five home runs, his plate discipline has always been at the root of his production.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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According to a presentation by associate planner Kyle Rathbone, in 2023 there were at least 221 people experiencing homelessness across the five West Valley municipalities.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Fast forward to November 2017—three months prior to his retirement—and Pereira was fatefully summoned to Venezuela to make Citgo business presentations to government leadership.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Showcase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showcase. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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