as in displays
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 shows
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 chests
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 showcases
Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 17 June 2026
The gallery showcases local and national art across a number of mediums, including pottery, glass, paintings, photography, jewelry, metal, fiber, and prints.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 June 2026
The event showcases talent across feature screenplays and television pilots, spotlighting emerging creatives who push the boundaries of storytelling.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 16 June 2026
The Sunriver Art Fair showcases juried artists in The Village, while the Sunriver Resort Farmers Market brims with local produce and handmade goods.
—Lauren Jones, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2026
This dish showcases the delicate sweetness of creamy lobster, harmoniously complemented by the rich umami of wagyu tataki.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
The spa Situated below ground, the Guerlain Spa is a quiet, hushed oasis that showcases the luxury perfume maker’s skincare and spritz offerings.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026
The site was established in 1974 as the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument and showcases a rich assortment of fossils, a museum and paleontology lab and some of the state’s most beautiful views, including the Painted Hills.
—Alia Beard Rau, USA Today, 10 June 2026
The nine-hour event showcases indigenous culture with bird dancing, bird singing and a dance contest.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026
Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026
From a string quartet to boat parties to DJ showcases, eclectic, unique and community-driven seems to be the common thread for this year’s festivities.
—Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
The event pays tribute to Baltimore's African American heritage through live music, cultural entertainers, children's activities, African drumming, carnival mask-making, art showcases, and local vendors.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 14 June 2026
The lineup was curated by the NBC and Peacock casting team, led by Grace Wu, EVP of casting for NBC and Peacock, after consideration from various open showcases, auditions and open mic nights.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 12 June 2026
Additionally, during the 2026-27 school year, the UIL will allow a 35-second shot clock for basketball that will be optional in all conferences for varsity tournaments and showcases upon mutual agreement between coaches.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 June 2026
Participating in all three Sundance Institute Labs — Screenwriters, Directors, and Producers — Rubber Hut was also selected for the Film Independent Fast Track, NYU Purple List, and Gotham Week Project Market, among other showcases.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 8 June 2026
The inclusive gallery-storefront hybrid showcases goods by local artists.
—Matt Kirouac, Midwest Living, 7 June 2026
Green is someone to pay close attention to this summer during passing tournaments and showcases.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
Verb
Cult Gaia’s Cassidy sandal showcases a sculptural calla lily design wrapping around the foot such that the winding strap resembles a stem.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 17 June 2026
The gallery showcases local and national art across a number of mediums, including pottery, glass, paintings, photography, jewelry, metal, fiber, and prints.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 June 2026
The event showcases talent across feature screenplays and television pilots, spotlighting emerging creatives who push the boundaries of storytelling.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 16 June 2026
The Sunriver Art Fair showcases juried artists in The Village, while the Sunriver Resort Farmers Market brims with local produce and handmade goods.
—Lauren Jones, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2026
This dish showcases the delicate sweetness of creamy lobster, harmoniously complemented by the rich umami of wagyu tataki.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
The spa Situated below ground, the Guerlain Spa is a quiet, hushed oasis that showcases the luxury perfume maker’s skincare and spritz offerings.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026
The site was established in 1974 as the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument and showcases a rich assortment of fossils, a museum and paleontology lab and some of the state’s most beautiful views, including the Painted Hills.
—Alia Beard Rau, USA Today, 10 June 2026
The nine-hour event showcases indigenous culture with bird dancing, bird singing and a dance contest.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026
Noun
Details about all the showcases can be found on the KVIFF website or the Book of Projects.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026
From a string quartet to boat parties to DJ showcases, eclectic, unique and community-driven seems to be the common thread for this year’s festivities.
—Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
The event pays tribute to Baltimore's African American heritage through live music, cultural entertainers, children's activities, African drumming, carnival mask-making, art showcases, and local vendors.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 14 June 2026
The lineup was curated by the NBC and Peacock casting team, led by Grace Wu, EVP of casting for NBC and Peacock, after consideration from various open showcases, auditions and open mic nights.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 12 June 2026
Additionally, during the 2026-27 school year, the UIL will allow a 35-second shot clock for basketball that will be optional in all conferences for varsity tournaments and showcases upon mutual agreement between coaches.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 June 2026
Participating in all three Sundance Institute Labs — Screenwriters, Directors, and Producers — Rubber Hut was also selected for the Film Independent Fast Track, NYU Purple List, and Gotham Week Project Market, among other showcases.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 8 June 2026
The inclusive gallery-storefront hybrid showcases goods by local artists.
—Matt Kirouac, Midwest Living, 7 June 2026
Green is someone to pay close attention to this summer during passing tournaments and showcases.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for showcases
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In posters on classroom walls, the Standard Model displays 17 particles.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
15 June 2026
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Pinney’s bold and free conception of how a drama is constituted, and its inseparability from time and memory, displays a rare associative virtuosity.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 June 2026
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The program includes Missoni and tailoring atelier Saman Amel trunk shows, and multi-brand personal shopping experiences.—
Joe Bobowicz,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
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After rape allegations on Married At First Sight UK rocked the UK television industry, there has been a growing conversation about how welfare is administered on major reality shows.—
Emma Pringle,
Deadline,
17 June 2026
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McAfee, not fully grasping why people would want to drink milk that was unpasteurized, nonetheless went to his silo, filled half-gallon containers and packed them in ice chests.—
Annie Waldman,
ProPublica,
9 June 2026
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Before more recent warmup games, the Iran team stood with their right hands across their chests during the anthem.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
Verb
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To celebrate his 80th birthday in 2024, the festival honored him with a special De Niro Con filled with films, panels and exhibits highlighting his substantial on-screen career.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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The design event kicks off Wednesday, with presentations and exhibits unfolding from the waterfront districts of Christianshavn to Islands Brygge.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
Noun
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In recent years, his work has been the subject of major museum exhibitions and large-scale public projects, including City in the Grass in New York’s Madison Square Park.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
15 June 2026
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In the late 1970s chefs from prominent restaurants in Armenia traveled to international culinary exhibitions in France, Greece and some Arab countries and adopted innovative techniques.—
Ani Duzdabanyan,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Their wardrobes are more subtle, yet show that there are different strata in the quiet luxury landscape.—
Clarissa Cruz,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Mark Zuckerberg and Barack Obama, for example, both became known for paring down everyday decisions—famously, their wardrobes—to conserve mental energy for the calls that matter.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
8 June 2026
Verb
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River Bend Overlook A bend in the Little Missouri River gives this overlook its name, which also flaunts breathtaking, panoramic views of the North Unit's badlands.—
Julia Sayers Gokhale,
Midwest Living,
1 June 2026
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Ji Seon flaunts her ring and announces drinks are on her today, which brings up the mood again.—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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When the Biden administration had any number of bizarre performances, celebrations and statements, Stern and those like her angrily denounced anyone who criticized them.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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In the context of everything else, this was one of the World Cup’s most remarkable performances.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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“Showcases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showcases. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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