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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
This year’s fashion show showcased eight collections from third-year Fashion Design program students that were selected by a jury of industry experts and presented on the runways. Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 20 June 2025 The price, far higher than the prior record of about $6 billion for their historic rivals, the Boston Celtics, showcases both the breakneck growth in valuations of sports teams, as well as the Lakers’ unique draw. Ben Smith, semafor.com, 20 June 2025
Noun
As a platform for Chinese cinema, SIFF serves as both showcase and marketplace. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 June 2025 Historically, that’s been a showcase run predominantly by Nike, which includes a large roster of the NBA’s biggest and highest-profile players, in addition to still producing merchandise under the Jordan Brand and Kobe Bryant. Jason Jones, New York Times, 15 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for showcase
Recent Examples of Synonyms for showcase
Verb
  • Brands are also showing interest in using LaundRE in their reshoring plans by importing garments from places like Bangladesh and Pakistan and finishing them locally in small quantities to reduce overbuying and waste.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 25 June 2025
  • While the salary cap had only increased by 5% since 2020, slides showed a 60% percent increase in signing bonuses and 42% increase in salary guarantees.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 25 June 2025
Noun
  • Flair was one of numerous WWE superstars at Javits Center in New York, and the makeshift superstar entrance was undoubtedly the most popular exhibit, short of any panels.
    Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 24 June 2025
  • The fair features a wide variety of activities and events, including rides, entertainment, exhibits, food and more.
    Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2025
Noun
  • Wireless transmission: The chest device sends the data wirelessly to a computer or smartphone.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 June 2025
  • Then Matsui spiked a sweeper that bounced under the chest protector of catcher Martín Maldonado, plating a run and moving the Dodgers’ other baserunners into scoring position.
    Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
Verb
  • The Meta logo is displayed during the Viva Technology show at Parc des Expositions Porte de Versailles on May 22, 2024 in Paris, France.
    Kate Knibbs, Wired News, 25 June 2025
  • The bakery case displays the day’s dessert specials.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 25 June 2025
Noun
  • The exhibition includes very early designs made from decaying fabrics.
    Miles Socha, Footwear News, 25 June 2025
  • Titled after the 1995 album by Orange County riot grrrl band Emily’s Sassy Lime, featured artists in the show, the exhibition takes youth–its awkwardness, radicality, resilience–as both theme and inspiration.
    Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
Noun
  • Viewers on YouTube were amazed by the poster's finds, as well as the dresser itself.
    Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
  • Felicia powers it up, then opens the top dresser drawer and pulls out a stack of thin plastic cases.
    Lizz Schumer, People.com, 29 May 2025
Verb
  • Never flaunted his position, just a wonderful soul.
    David Chiu, People.com, 17 June 2025
  • Just two weeks ago, Lowe flaunted a shirtless photo of himself with his 29-year-old son John Lowe on Instagram.
    Charles Trepany, USA Today, 13 June 2025
Noun
  • Now, the government plans to finish its presentation on Monday, which means the defense will get to call its own witnesses beginning Tuesday.
    Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 20 June 2025
  • The Biennial also features a presentation of paintings from the Gardena High School Art Collection, an assemblage of California Impressionism that began in 1919, and a program curated by present-day teenagers of works drawn from the Orange County Museum of Art collection. Saturday through Jan. 4.
    Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025

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“Showcase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showcase. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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