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showcase

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noun

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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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Recent Examples of showcase
Verb
The 15th edition of EDC Orlando opens Friday, showcasing more than 100 electronic music artists across multiple stages. — Joe Burbank, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026 The work showcased an idiosyncratic filmmaker freely following his heady, sometimes absurdist instincts. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2026
Noun
Having grossed a gargantuan $522 million worldwide (on a slender sub-$1 million production budget), Obsession now stands as this year’s highest profile showcase for cinematic noggin smashing. — Chris Lee, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026 The front rooms showcase handbags and luggage, while the rear carries ready-to-wear, silk, eyewear and fragrances, though the layout is designed to be flexible. — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for showcase
Recent Examples of Synonyms for showcase
Verb
  • Miami Beach code compliance officers also checked on the polling station at least six times for possible loud music and signage code adherence pertaining to Basabe, although no violations were issued, records show.
    — Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026
  • MaxPreps records show Beyer finished 0-10 in 2018, 2021 and 2022.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Almendariz and her daughter, Christina, are working to preserve both through traditional tule practices and an exhibit highlighting the relationship between Native communities and California's wetlands.
    — Conor McGill, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Among other efforts, the museum recently broke ground on Wonder Works, an auxiliary building where exhibits can be both created and repaired for the museum.
    — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • According to authorities, Maniscalco used a marker to write the safe combination on the victim's forehead and also marked the victim's chest while threatening further violence.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Elegant details like a marble top are even more reasons to bring a chest home.
    — Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 6 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • The entire Hermès range of products, including ready-to-wear, perfume, scarves, and leather goods, is available here, all elegantly displayed around a central staircase.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Prosecutors said most of the items were in mint condition with original packaging and tags intact, stored and displayed throughout the home.
    — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Included in the exhibition are four portraits of Roman emperors whose statues once stood at Boubon’s Sebasteion, a monumental display dedicated to the Roman imperial family, notes Tech Times.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The new collection will be presented in Paris during the menswear fashion week in January, alongside a broader cultural program encompassing an exhibition and music.
    — Luke Leitch, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Better yet, these types of titles can add stylistic flair to any empty shelf or dresser in an instant.
    — Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2026
  • If her necklaces and rings are scattered across her dresser, thisjewelry box gives everything a pretty place to call home.
    — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • New, who has more than 2 million followers, has flaunted his extravagant lifestyle, federal prosecutors said.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Which, of course, reflects the real way to flaunt wealth in the city, which is by simply having a large family.
    — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 28 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • This upcoming milestone 40th presentation will mark an especially meaningful moment in the American Cinematheque’s history, celebrating both the remarkable legacy of the award and the organization’s enduring contributions to cinema.
    — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Underneath the incredibly good-looking presentation is basically the exact same game that first came out in 1998.
    — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026

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“Showcase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showcase. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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