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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
Plus, a custom Jibbitz mural by local NYC artist Jon Contino provides a social-ready moment on the second floor, which also showcases the brand’s lifestyle, Crocs @ Work, kids, and toddler assortments.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 28 Jan. 2026
Available throughout its locations across New York City — Midtown, Nomad, SoHo and Williamsburg — as well as properties in Wynwood, Chicago and Washington DC, the Living Room Gallery showcases rotating, gallery-caliber art experiences curated by Jasmine Arakel.
—Emma Kershaw, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
In his online videos, Sutton shares medical education content, but also showcases more of his personal life, highlighting his daily routine as a practicing physician, his philosophy on racial biases in medicine, and even his cousin’s spooky car.
—Alexa Lee, STAT, 27 Jan. 2026
Thanks For The Memories, or TFTM, showcases art and design from the 1920s through the 1970s, curated with passion and humor.
—Jocelyn Silver, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026
Fortunately, Send Help gloriously showcases Raimi’s love for twisted comedy, unhinged action and copious amounts of blood.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 26 Jan. 2026
The major difference between the two models is that the Sport showcases a new layout with more deck space and greater flow from bow to stern.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2026
As a celebration of that industry, the Stock Show’s junior livestock auction showcases fine market and breeding animals and the children and teens who care for them.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 21 Jan. 2026
Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Jan. 2026
Promoting the preservation of centuries-old skills that have been passed down for generations—like Al-sadu (geometric embroidering) and Talli (hand-weaving)—the center offers educational workshops and training courses as well as daily artisan showcases.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
Released early last year, the RM 74-02 showcases an exclusive new Gold Quartz TPT that combines ultra-thin sheets of quartz with delicate leaves of 22-karat 5N red gold.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2026
The show is one of the great showcases of a genius collaboration — Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s 1984 Pulitzer Prize-winning opus that is recognized as one of American theater’s greatest musical works.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
There are still plenty of American horror, love and crime stories, plenty of hunky serial killers and plenty of showcases for hot stars that won’t require an internal ethical audit.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 21 Jan. 2026
Music wristbands, which grant secondary access to showcases, are available for $149.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
And an enthusiasm for hosting girls basketball showcases.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 20 Jan. 2026
Attendees were able to check out a whopping 105 artist showcases, as well as panel discussions from veteran journalists, public relations experts and musicians themselves.
—Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
Verb
Behind the small reception is The Gallery, a comfortable lounge area and peaceful retreat where guests can relax with a drink during check-in and admire the impressive selection of artwork on the walls, which showcases Paris over the years.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
Plus, a custom Jibbitz mural by local NYC artist Jon Contino provides a social-ready moment on the second floor, which also showcases the brand’s lifestyle, Crocs @ Work, kids, and toddler assortments.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 28 Jan. 2026
Available throughout its locations across New York City — Midtown, Nomad, SoHo and Williamsburg — as well as properties in Wynwood, Chicago and Washington DC, the Living Room Gallery showcases rotating, gallery-caliber art experiences curated by Jasmine Arakel.
—Emma Kershaw, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
In his online videos, Sutton shares medical education content, but also showcases more of his personal life, highlighting his daily routine as a practicing physician, his philosophy on racial biases in medicine, and even his cousin’s spooky car.
—Alexa Lee, STAT, 27 Jan. 2026
Thanks For The Memories, or TFTM, showcases art and design from the 1920s through the 1970s, curated with passion and humor.
—Jocelyn Silver, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026
Fortunately, Send Help gloriously showcases Raimi’s love for twisted comedy, unhinged action and copious amounts of blood.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 26 Jan. 2026
The major difference between the two models is that the Sport showcases a new layout with more deck space and greater flow from bow to stern.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2026
As a celebration of that industry, the Stock Show’s junior livestock auction showcases fine market and breeding animals and the children and teens who care for them.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 21 Jan. 2026
Noun
The demonstration builds on earlier showcases of the Oli platform, which previously highlighted individual robots performing tasks such as navigating uneven terrain, climbing rubble, and balancing on one leg.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Jan. 2026
Promoting the preservation of centuries-old skills that have been passed down for generations—like Al-sadu (geometric embroidering) and Talli (hand-weaving)—the center offers educational workshops and training courses as well as daily artisan showcases.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
Released early last year, the RM 74-02 showcases an exclusive new Gold Quartz TPT that combines ultra-thin sheets of quartz with delicate leaves of 22-karat 5N red gold.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2026
The show is one of the great showcases of a genius collaboration — Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s 1984 Pulitzer Prize-winning opus that is recognized as one of American theater’s greatest musical works.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
There are still plenty of American horror, love and crime stories, plenty of hunky serial killers and plenty of showcases for hot stars that won’t require an internal ethical audit.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 21 Jan. 2026
Music wristbands, which grant secondary access to showcases, are available for $149.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
And an enthusiasm for hosting girls basketball showcases.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 20 Jan. 2026
Attendees were able to check out a whopping 105 artist showcases, as well as panel discussions from veteran journalists, public relations experts and musicians themselves.
—Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for showcases
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The list below displays all public schools in alphabetical order, followed by private schools and then colleges and universities.—
Mike Toole,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Seeing the actress let her freak flag fly is a delight, and O’Brien, whose character also displays many facets, matches her step for step.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Britpop music and binging prestige TV shows.—
Edward McKinnon,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
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Wild and kitschy shows followed with opening fetes dedicated to colorful subjects including Andy Warhol, circus clowns, and Canadian television creators and puppeteers Sid and Marty Krofft.—
Lina Lecaro,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Mourners wept over the journalists' bodies, which were in body bags and had press vests placed on their chests.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Jan. 2026
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The clatter of rising shutters echoed through the empty streets, the occasional rambler scurried past, along the walls, bundled tightly in his coat, women walked by with milk bottles tucked in shawls wrapped around their chests.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The slavery exhibits were a collaborative effort and detail the lives of nine people enslaved at the home while Washington lived there as president.—
Eva Andersen,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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The current scenario exhibits characteristics of both—not as drastic as the 77% crash of 2022, yet the institutional de-risking reflects similar structural challenges from that period.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Kelley Szany is senior vice president of education and exhibitions at the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center and co-chair of the Illinois Holocaust & Genocide Commission.—
Bernard Cherkasov,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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For her, that meant reassessing what she most valued, and stepping back from the near-constant rotation of museum and gallery exhibitions.—
Tara Anne Dalbow,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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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In Los Angeles, Miley Cyrus flaunts her engagement ring after confirming engagement with Maxx Morando.—
Lex Goldstein,
PEOPLE,
5 Dec. 2025
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That included mixed performances for airlines, which had to cancel thousands of flights due to the winter storm that swept much of the United States over the weekend.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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The weekend celebration started on Friday with a roller skating party on the smooth arena floor followed by a full schedule on Saturday of performances by local artists, tours and refreshments.—
Doug Duran,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Comfy pants have taken over celebrity wardrobes— Gwyneth Paltrow and Pamela Anderson are just a couple stars who have co-signed the trend — and for good reason.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, the posh dressing room, complete with a sitting area, is lined with tall wooden wardrobes providing ample space for storing everything from apparel to footwear.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
27 Jan. 2026
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