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
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
To showcase the inspiration for its inception, as with many colors in the palette for Celestiq, a sculpture was made.
—Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2025
President Xi Jinping has invited Russia's Vladimir Putin and North Korea's Kim Jong Un to attend as part of Beijing's showcase of global power.
—Eunice Yoon, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Altilium and Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) have showcased the UK’s first electric vehicle battery cells made from recycled cathode and anode materials.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
To showcase the inspiration for its inception, as with many colors in the palette for Celestiq, a sculpture was made.
—Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
The Victory Day parade will therefore be more than a military showcase.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2025
President Xi Jinping has invited Russia's Vladimir Putin and North Korea's Kim Jong Un to attend as part of Beijing's showcase of global power.
—Eunice Yoon, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
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For Tyler, the performance marked his return to the awards show stage after retiring from touring due to vocal injury.—
Stacy Lambe,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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The season-starting installment showed the duo arriving in London only to find a single living person remaining in the form of Stephen Merchant’s Julian.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
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Other exhibits tell more complex stories of how humans have interacted with the natural world throughout history.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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By midweek, the workplace apparently resembled a corporate museum exhibit.—
Darlin Tillery,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Two front pockets create cozy spots for your hands, and the zippered chest pocket offers easy access to small essentials.—
Anne Taylor,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Sep. 2025
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Another video emerged that showed that Prescott spit on the ground in Carter’s direction first, but Carter then spit on Prescott’s chest, drawing the ejection.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement What weapons did China display at the parade?—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
3 Sep. 2025
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The parade displayed large numbers of Chinese troops and military equipment, ranging from tanks and drones to long-range and nuclear ballistic missiles.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Sep. 2025
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When asked about giving fans a public opportunity to peek into Carrie's enviable closet, the Sex and the City star, 60, revealed during a recent Q&A, hosted by Threads, that an exhibition would definitely be possible, as the show has retained much of her character's wardrobe.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Dunn pointed out gleaming replicas of these artifacts, on display in the exhibition, alongside surfboards illustrating the evolution of the spot throughout history.—
Chloe Veltman,
NPR,
31 Aug. 2025
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Even for a daring dresser as seasoned as Williams, her recent appearances at the US Open show there are plenty of new ways to experiment on the court.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
26 Aug. 2025
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Plus, the stylish bottle is attractive enough to display on your nightstand or dresser.—
Brittney Morgan,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Aug. 2025
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Four more upstairs include a posh primary suite flaunting a fireplace, a separate sitting area with a balcony, dual walk-in closets, and a bath spotlighted by a Hydro Systems soaking tub.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
6 Sep. 2025
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The outlet pointed out that the AJX002 wasn’t the only drone the Chinese were flaunting.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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This is the first year the county can analyze and present in-depth data on the program, according to a presentation by the DHHS.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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That change is expected to cost Kentucky's general fund an extra $50 million in fiscal year 2027 and $66 million in fiscal year 2028, according to a presentation from State Budget Director John Hicks.—
Hannah Pinski,
The Courier-Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Showcase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showcase. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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