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
Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
The two aren’t afraid to showcase their love or differing ideas by posting debate skits from their car or very cute captions.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 18 Nov. 2024
Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2024
The event had been a showcase for Howard and the wider network of schools serving mostly Black students.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
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His journey to the America’s Cup showcased not only his athletic ability but also his commitment to the highest levels of performance.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
The two aren’t afraid to showcase their love or differing ideas by posting debate skits from their car or very cute captions.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 18 Nov. 2024
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The development itself will be a showcase of sustainable technology, with geothermal heating, smart public lighting, EV charging, and a rainwater pond that will allow precipitation to be reused for the watering of green spaces.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2024
The event had been a showcase for Howard and the wider network of schools serving mostly Black students.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
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The claim: Pam Bondi posted on X promising to investigate Nancy Pelosi A Nov. 25 Facebook post (direct link, archive link) shows an X post about California Rep. Nancy Pelosi purportedly shared by Pam Bondi, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for U.S. attorney general.Andre Byik, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
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Research shows that 55% of employees receive little to no meaningful recognition, while nearly 84% say that meaningful recognition impacts their ability to succeed at work.Chris Westfall, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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The palate exhibits pronounced roasted agave flavors, sweet fruit, light pepper notes, and a touch of minerality.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
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The exhibit will be up through Feb. 24 of next year, and will be visible shortly before, during and after meetings that take place in the council chambers.Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
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Eric Ortiz, 34, died from gunshot wounds to the chest, De Jong said.Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
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Minutes later, Guyger, who is white, walked into Botham’s apartment and shot twice, firing the fatal bullet that struck Jean in the chest.Nicole Acosta, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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Homan displays the sort of belligerence that attracts Trump, but a big question is how far the border czar will go to carry out his mandate.Chloe Berger, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2024
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Dominating in every facet, UCLA displayed plenty of life during an 88-43 rout that represented its fifth consecutive victory and easily its best showing of the early season.Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
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The company has been steadily putting on more live events, such as a hot dog eating competition, Screen Actors Guild Awards and a tennis exhibition match.Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
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Some of the exhibition standouts include a 1983 Buick handpainted by Keith Haring and a Project Geländewagen (a sort of reimagined Mercedes G-Class) by Virgil Abloh.Martin Lerma, Robb Report, 26 Nov. 2024
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Seward brought in the dresser and guest bed, just out of frame.Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 31 Oct. 2024
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But no room is as fun as Robbins’s son’s, where a spring green shag rug is paired with an ancestor of his Mohawk dresser and a custom mini version of his rounded Barril chair—one of the many perks of growing up in a house your parents built.Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
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Rihanna’s decision to double down on owning and flaunting her sexuality in spite of the patriarchy’s attempts to silence and conceal her became paramount to her brand going forward.Kyle Denis, Billboard, 19 Nov. 2024
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Daniel Roland | Afp | Getty Images Two months since UniCredit played its opening move to woo German lender Commerzbank, the lenders flaunted their financial strength as one of Europe’s largest banking mergers still hangs in balance.Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2024
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Perhaps earmark some of those funds for a reissue of the Beastie Boys’ third album, Ill Communication, which is out now in a massive presentation across three 180g LPs with lenticular cover art and 12 bonus cuts and remixes, all stored in a hard slipcase.Jason Pettigrew, SPIN, 21 Nov. 2024
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The parade will be broadcast live on NBC, with an encore presentation at 2 p.m. Is there a live stream of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Showcase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showcase. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
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