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present tense third-person singular of showcase

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noun

plural of showcase
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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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Recent Examples of showcases
Verb
The spa Separated from the main hotel, this historic spa showcases the centuries-old frescoes that were uncovered during the renovation. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026 The property’s woodlands of oak, chestnut and pine trees host a vast number of natural botanicals; the Mediterranean scrub ultimately defines Gin del Drago’s aromatic profile and showcases the biodiversity of the estate in a glass. Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Food and Drink The Perch showcases those same mountain views from its bar, lounge, and dining room. Madeline Bilis, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026 Episode 2 showcases meteoric ascents, bringing together one of the most buzzy young actors and a phenom from the NHL. Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 3 Aug. 2026 While the video showcases the robot’s apparent ladder-climbing capability, Figure has not disclosed technical details about the underlying system, and the demonstration has not been independently verified. Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026 Episode two showcases meteoric ascents, bringing together one of the most buzzy young actors and a phenom from the NHL. Thr Staff, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 2026 More of a backdoor pilot for future MCU installments than a coherent movie in and of itself, the weakest Captain America film showcases the limits of the Russo brothers’ cinematic style. Ew Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026 The Last Leaf, however, showcases Nelson’s current mindset — and the joys within. Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026
Noun
The organizers added taiko drum performances, Japanese flower arrangement demonstrations, calligraphy showcases and other staples of the culture, which have remained core to the festival over more than six decades. Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026 The event includes concerts, art showcases and educational activities, according to organizers. Jessie Dimartino, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026 For a guy used to the warmth of an arena crowd, Pragiwaksono romanticizes open mics, those awkward showcases of aspiring comics performing largely in front of other aspiring comics. Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 30 July 2026 Comedy Central became one of TV’s most reliable stand-up farm systems beginning in the 1990s, implementing a mix of showcases, half-hours, roasts, late-night blocks and festival tie-ins to elevate the medium. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 30 July 2026 Whether through live showcases, immersive presentations, interactive demonstrations or other forms of audience engagement, creating an emotional connection early can become a meaningful competitive advantage in an increasingly crowded marketplace. E'ian West, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 The league wants showcases like Griffey’s to be part of a groundswell of support that will eventually yield more talent. Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 17 July 2026 Joint workshops and educational showcases are featured prominently at the upcoming NASTEX International Exhibition on the Damascus Fairgrounds, July 18 through July 21. Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 16 July 2026 The annual event is one of the feature showcases during Major League Baseball’s All-Star Week in Philadelphia. Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for showcases
Verb
  • Owner Odessa Rodriguez displays her nephew’s wrestling belts over the kitchen entrance.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026
  • Aegon, for perhaps the very first time in this entire show, displays wisdom for once.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Noun
  • Additionally, Apple and MLS came to that agreement when MLS was primarily in a summer timeframe – a stretch when there’s less TV competition for live sports (and new shows) beyond baseball.
    John Cassillo, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • And that rate stayed above 1 out of every 1,000 for the next two seasons, CDC data shows.
    Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Three women lay passed out on the sidewalk, their chests slowly rising and falling, while fellow addicts stepped over them and dealers made sales.
    Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026
  • Made from fabric with light compression, the tops sculpt the waist and provide ample support for larger chests—without the need for a bra.
    Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 19 July 2026
Verb
  • The historical site has picnic areas and Courage Trail, which exhibits along the trail details about the Battle of Island Mound.
    Zuri Primos July 26, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
  • Court documents citing the 2021 communications between Bock and congressional staffers in Omar’s office were entered as government exhibits in the fraud kingpin’s federal trial.
    Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 24 July 2026
Noun
  • Her work often integrates the modes of perception, underscoring the ephemerality of experience in the hosting venues of her exhibitions.
    News Desk, Artforum, 31 July 2026
  • While the runway schedule brought international buyers and editors to the German capital, the pop-ups, exhibitions and retail events gave residents more ways to encounter the designers showing in their city.
    Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Noun
  • The color trend reflects a broader shift in how consumers approach denim, building wardrobes with multiple fits, washes and colors rather than relying on a single go-to style.
    Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 29 July 2026
  • Nowadays, these playful, fringed embellishments have found a new place in the wardrobes of the most fashionable.
    Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 28 July 2026
Verb
  • Go for something more subtle and the Emira flaunts its crisp curves and wedgy profile, doing a convincing impression of a full-fledged supercar.
    Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 22 July 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • In the course of its hundred and forty-nine performances, the Eras Tour literally inscribed itself into geological time, the vibrations from the stomping fans registering on the Richter scale.
    Mitch Therieau, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Most performances by acts slated to play earlier were canceled, with a handful moving to different stages.
    Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026

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