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
Amanda L. Andrei, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
The evening showcases such classics as All in the Family, The Jeffersons, Maude, and Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman, and newer programs such as the One Day at a Time reboot and Clean Slate, plus a celebrity panel discussion and a special personal introduction from Lyn Lear.
—Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2025
Brian Steinberg, Variety, 11 May 2025
The Event The showcase will recreate the ambiance of an Italian home and the rhythms of Italian life with a collection of more than 100 pieces by over 40 iconic Italian brands and designers.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
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Verb
In line with the playwright’s other works, Mason expresses taboos through shimmering poetry and creative multipart casting that gives actors a chance to showcase their flexibility and range.
—Amanda L. Andrei, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
The evening showcases such classics as All in the Family, The Jeffersons, Maude, and Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman, and newer programs such as the One Day at a Time reboot and Clean Slate, plus a celebrity panel discussion and a special personal introduction from Lyn Lear.
—Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2025
Noun
The showcases bring the industry and its sponsors together for a week and generate reams of promotion.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 11 May 2025
The Event The showcase will recreate the ambiance of an Italian home and the rhythms of Italian life with a collection of more than 100 pieces by over 40 iconic Italian brands and designers.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for showcase
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Videos show activists, many of whom were wearing keffiyehs, yelling and swearing as police officers attempted to get the unruly crowd under control.—
Andrea Margolis , Kitty Le Claire,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2025
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The new pope is registered to vote in the Chicago suburbs, and voting records obtained by CBS News show he's voted in several general elections — along with both Democratic and Republican primaries.—
May 8,
CBS News,
9 May 2025
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However, knowing that this year's exhibit explores the figure of the Black dandy, suit silhouettes like the Zoot suit or those of the Sapeurs originating in the Congo can be expected.—
María Munsuri,
Glamour,
4 May 2025
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Taking into account the restaurants and food stands, interactive and educational exhibits, shops, and the arena itself, rodeo grounds can be as large as the event announcers’ personalities.—
Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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Effects of moderate ground-level ozone can be chest pain, coughing, throat irritation and congestion, according to Metroplan.—
Harley Walls,
Arkansas Online,
16 May 2025
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Moments before her death, Marquez was seen on her TikTok livestream speaking to a man off camera when she was shot once in the chest and once in the head, and collapsed.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
15 May 2025
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And while the emotions the teenage characters display are universal, they are also informed by reality.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2025
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Geomagnetic storm conditions last recorded two decades ago impacted Earth in May 2024, an event that pulled the northern lights to northern Florida and Texas, with another similar northern lights display in October.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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This new solo exhibition—her first in the United States, her first as a mother, and her most vulnerable yet—features 13 oil paintings Showering made during this intense period of change.—
Grace Edquist,
Vogue,
8 May 2025
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The gala’s coinciding exhibition at the Met was curated by author Monica L. Miller and rooted in her 2009 book, Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity.—
Michelle Duncan,
Architectural Digest,
8 May 2025
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Up to 80% Off on Bed Frames, End Tables, and More at Wayfair Give your bedroom a fresh update with a sleek, roomy dresser or a plush, breathable duvet during Wayfair’s bedroom sale, and save up to 82 percent.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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In recent years, Cardi B has proven to be one of the Met Gala’s most elaborate dressers—so anticipation was high for what the superstar would step out in tonight at the 2025 Met Gala.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
6 May 2025
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Qatar has long been accused of flaunting its vast wealth, derived largely from oil extraction, to curry favor on Capitol Hill and in the Ivy League.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
13 May 2025
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For Johnson, who will be marking the second anniversary of his inauguration next week, the ultimate passage of the plan comes just in time to flaunt the victory in the customary onslaught of interviews.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2025
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One particular presentation that focused on Micro LED projection for AR glasses stood out.—
Tim Bajarin,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Given that the show takes place in Taiwan, Huang's presentation is happening at an inconvenient time for US viewers.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
16 May 2025
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“Showcase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showcase. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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