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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 magnetic Halley showcases her star power and charisma not in a musical setting, but as a literal beauty queen. Steve Baltin, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025 This week, Ed Sheeran is ready to Play, Drake showcases a surprising guest and Twenty One Pilots conclude another story. Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2025 The 18,000-square-foot facility showcases technological advancements in water treatment and helps the fashion sector establish best practices. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 12 Sep. 2025 This exhibition showcases her visual language that intertwines elements of abstraction with storytelling, creating a playful yet profound commentary on themes of identity, nature and urban life. Amy Carleton, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025 The residence was featured on Zillow Gone Wild, a Facebook page that showcases interesting real estate listings. Tj MacIas, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025 San Francisco Opera’s revival showcases artists from the original cast, as well as welcoming new artists, including mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton in the role of Sister Helen, the nun whose work with death row inmates inspired her memoir and became the source for the opera. Georgia Rowe, Mercury News, 11 Sep. 2025 Delivered to a high standard by Thales’s international team, in close collaboration with industry partners, this achievement showcases the quality, openness, and technical expertise that have defined Thales’s approach to the Type 31 delivery – earning praise from the Royal Navy. Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2025 Rx Pizza, housed in a former pharmacy, still showcases much of its historic character while offering inventive pies that go far beyond the basics. Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
Grant has already worked with Sotheby’s on several projects, including the Brilliant & Black exhibitions in 2020 and 2022, groundbreaking showcases which provided a previously non-existant platform for Black jewelers in the luxury world. Kate Matthams, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025 Favorite experiences from previous years include the Kroger Big Bourbon Bar, Angel’s Envy Beyond VIP, and Fork & Flask, a series of culinary showcases and bourbon pairings hosted by celebrity chefs and industry experts. Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025 Practice rounds sometimes turn into showcases of raw talent, the kind that leave teammates shaking their heads at the sound off his club face. Zach Sweet, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025 Gallery hoppers will also find design showcases at the Museu del Disseny at Glòries and thought-provoking contemporary exhibitions at MACBA (The Museum of Contemporary Art of Barcelona). AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025 Churchill’s also insists this isn’t a one-time night of performances but the start of a series of monthly showcases, goth and experimental nights and programming that ranges to different (but as yet unidentified) genres and subcultures. Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025 After showing some of the skaters putting their skates on and fixing their hair in the bathroom, the music video showcases Chris and Lambert carrying their guitars outside with the former's wife Morgane Stapleton in a lamé gold bodysuit behind them. Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025 There are performances in a variety of genres, from tap to hip-hop to modern and beyond, as well as workshops and showcases. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2025 The showcases have highlighted the musical talents of artists including Ashland Craft, Callista Clark, Denitia, Moriah, Abbey Cone, Caylee Hammack, Angie K and Brittney Spencer. Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for showcases
Verb
  • Separately, the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex also displays the hatches from the Apollo 1 command module that prevented three astronauts from escaping a fire in the capsule during a 1967 test on the launch pad.
    Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 15 Sep. 2025
  • The humanoid displays visual recognition capabilities during this instance, reacting to a wave by waving back and performing human-like locomotion by imitating humans.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The eligibility dates for the 2024 Emmy Awards apply to shows that aired between June 1, 2024, and May 31, 2025.
    Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
  • There will be mermaid swim shows and meet and greets, pirate adventure shows and sailor camp.
    Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Researchers from Copenhagen University Hospital in Denmark followed 1,200 patients at high risk for ventricular arrhythmias (abnormal heart rhythms) who already had tiny implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) in their chests.
    Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • All chests in Encore down to two, all chests in Starcrossed down to one and Whisper’s mid-activity chest removed entirely.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • These processes follow the solar cycle, an 11-year cycle of increasing and decreasing activity on the sun when the sun's magnetic field exhibits a full magnetic reversal.
    Ryan French, Space.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • In contrast, Canada exhibits a much more balanced diplomatic exchange.
    Collin J. Meisel, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The Observer’s annual guide to the latest arts and culture season highlights returning favorites as well as new exhibitions, events and performances.
    Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Since the 2010s, however, his photographs have started to appear with greater frequency and impact in small exhibitions throughout the Pacific Northwest, earning Matsura an ever-widening circle of admiration and appreciation.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • In behind-the-scenes photos exclusive to PEOPLE, Rosalía flaunts her figure and her long, flowing brunette hair while modeling.
    Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • From Saison’s signature Welcome Tea — a delicate bundle of eight herbs and flowers that greets every guest—to the meticulous multi-course progression that unfolds with tableside presentations and impeccable attention to detail, dining here isn’t just a meal.
    Chelsea Davis, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
  • The services include a choir led by music director Sharon Farber, readings and special presentations from media personalities, actors, acting teachers and other industry professionals.
    Andrew McGowan, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Minimalism doesn’t have to mean all-white walls or capsule wardrobes in neutral tones.
    Essence, Essence, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Two roomy walk-in closets could accommodate wardrobes much more extensive than ours; fresh flowers and a huge soaking tub made our suite feel like a Ritz-Carlton.
    Amanda Eyre Ward, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2025

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