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Definition of showcasesnext
present tense third-person singular of showcase

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noun

plural of showcase
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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
Dynamic motion leap New footage from Boston Dynamics showcases the Atlas humanoid robot executing a sequence of advanced balance and gymnastics maneuvers that underscore the system’s evolving control capabilities. Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 May 2026 As of now, the Ho Château perhaps better showcases her maximalist taste. Olivia Kan-Sperling, Artforum, 2 May 2026 While not the fastest nor sportiest luxury EV SUV, the Mercedes-Benz showcases the enduring carmaker’s best attributes. James Raia, Mercury News, 1 May 2026 Clear skies American multinational technology company Intel showcases their motherboards during the artificial intelligence exhibition AI EXPO 2026 in Taipei, Taiwan, on March 25, 2026. Alex Harring, CNBC, 1 May 2026 The network is now the exclusive home for all NXT programming, which showcases WWE’s up-and-coming wrestlers. Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 1 May 2026 The two-day gathering in Redondo Beach showcases its sixth installment this weekend, taking over King Harbor from Friday through Sunday. Alex Distefano, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026 Fans can attend an actual live recording of SBS M studio’s The Show, which showcases the hottest K-pop acts performing in real time. Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026 The Parrish Art Museum, which showcases contemporary American art, is located next door and offers free admission to SSBH guests. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
Noun
That contradiction — an audacious creative vision executed on a shoestring — sits at the heart of what has made Oldenburg one of Europe’s most beloved indie showcases. Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2026 As the Marché du Film continues to expand beyond a traditional sales hub into a broader cross-media marketplace, Taiwan arrives in Cannes this year with a presence that reflects that shift – spanning film sales, XR showcases and IP adaptation platforms. Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 12 May 2026 That’s just the latest in a string of high-profile showcases for a buzzy press tour that’s put Riley’s latest take on revolutionary politics at the top of nearly every cinephiles’ mind this spring. Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 11 May 2026 International retailers attending Riyadh Fashion Week and Paris showcases are placing orders, particularly in categories where Saudi designers excel, such as couture, eveningwear and luxury modest fashion. Fmg Studios, Footwear News, 10 May 2026 Best Shopping Studio Route 29 The joyful, inspiring Studio Route 29 showcases work (paintings, zines, and more) from artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Hannah Howard, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026 Black Bear also started its own line of showcases and a tournament company, Defender Hockey Tournaments, whose events take place almost exclusively at Black Bear rinks. Kenny Jacoby, USA Today, 7 May 2026 Unlike some of his artistic peers, who idealized studios and showcases in New York or Europe, Chambers never wanted to leave Altadena. Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026 Alongside the festival, the International Animation Film Market will mark its 41st edition with more than 975 exhibiting companies as well a program of talks and showcases. Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for showcases
Verb
  • Two high-profile shows at the same time—and yet, her countenance displays no sign of exhaustion.
    Dennis Braatz, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 May 2026
  • An operating license for a dilapidated Boba tea kiosk displays a 2024 expiration date.
    Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
Noun
  • Babies who don’t get the vitamin K shot, research shows, are 81 times more likely than those who do to develop late vitamin K deficiency bleeding, where in many cases oxygen can’t reach their brains and blood pools around their skulls.
    Lee Hutchinson, ArsTechnica, 6 May 2026
  • The designer regularly curates new collections and fresh apparel and is widely known for her signature splits at the end of her runway shows.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
Noun
  • And when thunderclaps rattled their chests, the Chinese felt a deity punishing wrongdoers.
    Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 6 May 2026
  • We are dipped into this aesthetic with even the way women are posing on the red carpet [with their hands meeting at their chests].
    José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 6 May 2026
Verb
  • Highlights at the museum will include a full-scale replica of Barack Obama's Oval Office, special short films dedicated to the former president's campaign volunteers and Americans who wrote to him and exhibits chronicling Michelle Obama's fashion and the Obama administration's achievements.
    Hannah Hudnall, USA Today, 6 May 2026
  • Open during the summer every year, the Center exhibits artifacts from Sacagawea’s expedition with Lewis and Clark, as well as crafts from the local Shoshone-Bannock community.
    Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2026
Noun
  • Both exhibitions will mark the artist’s first major solo show in both Europe and the US, respectively.
    Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 12 May 2026
  • Sterling also played an integral part in organizing key solo exhibitions for artists including Judy Chicago, Julie Taymor and Faith Ringgold.
    News Desk, Artforum, 11 May 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • In Los Angeles, Miley Cyrus flaunts her engagement ring after confirming engagement with Maxx Morando.
    Lex Goldstein, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • Last year's weather canceled the live performances of some top artists, so fingers crossed next year will be beautiful.
    Briauna Brown, CBS News, 11 May 2026
  • His performances during World Cup qualifying shouldn’t be taken as a predictor of future performance, but Haaland was undeniably prolific while scoring 16 goals in eight games.
    Andrew Greif, NBC news, 11 May 2026
Noun
  • Office-Ready White Shirts Work wardrobes depend on white tops of all kinds.
    Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
  • There were antique European wardrobes, and abstract sculptures by contemporary Angolan artists rendered from recycled cardboard.
    Samantha Falewée, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026

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