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present tense third-person singular of showcase

showcases

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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 doc showcases Lisa’s family and friends from her home country of Thailand in a way that her time as a K-pop star didn’t often afford her. — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026 Thomas Kurian, the CEO of Google Cloud, shared the new product during a keynote address at Gemini at Work 2026 on Thursday, an annual event where Google showcases its suite of AI technology. — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026 As the name suggests, the museum showcases a rotating series of contemporary and Latin American artists. — Nikkita Nair, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026 There’s even a boot camp that teaches NFL players about producing and an NBA Summer League Film Festival that showcases films produced by players. — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 7 Oct. 2026 The latter’s spread in Look Magazine (displayed for crowds at the 1959 American National Exhibition in Moscow) showcases a Roomba-like vacuum and other astonishing appliances that seem to work by themselves. — Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026 The far-from-basic residence showcases courageous expression. — Kelly Allen, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026 The move showcases a diverse cast of characters, showing that anyone, both old and young, model or otherwise, can wear Miu Miu. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2026 Offering detailed insights, the book showcases projects Lewis and her team have worked on since 2020. — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
Noun
The partnership will include project showcases, producer-to-producer meetings and B2B sessions designed to identify projects with international potential and move them towards co-production. — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2026 Comedy Playground, founded by Susanna Spies in 2002, began with showcases at the Hollywood Improv and currently offers classes in North Hollywood, and the Crow, founded by Nicole Blaine and her husband Mickey, opened in Santa Monica in 2022. — Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026 Panay is known as an effusive onstage showman, making product launches a flashy, intimate affair that feels closer to Apple’s past legendary showcases than to the overwhelming Amazon events that predated him. — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026 Scrappy showcases like Sight Unseen OFFSITE and Collective Design Fair gave them direct access to the market. — Adrian Madlener, Curbed, 30 Sep. 2026 As NikeSkims’ first physical destination in China, the Shanghai pop-up showcases the complete NikeSkims fall 2026 Edit 01 collection, which features pieces with the new Performance Cotton Blend that incorporates Nike‘s Dri-Fit technology. — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026 The bezel, for example, showcases grooves reminiscent of the hood of a Ferrari. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2026 Questions remain about range, latency, and performance ceilings, but WiCi's promo video at least showcases what the technology can manage, VideoCardz reports. — Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 25 Sep. 2026 Kurt Angle was a main figure in some of those showcases and helped lead WWE into its Ruthless Aggression Era. — Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for showcases
Verb
  • An online directory displays 179 organizational logos from participating groups worldwide.
    — Asra Q. Nomani, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Behind the bar, a towering concrete structure displays hundreds of spirits, creating an impressive backdrop for the bartenders at work.
    — Alessia Armenise, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • At the Abroms-Engel Institute for the Visual Arts at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, curator John Fields has built a renowned space for visual art, attracting a kaleidoscope of artists and shows over the course of his 12-year tenure.
    — Leslie Pariseau, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Social media and the rise of influencers transformed the streets outside the shows into a stage of their own.
    — Alex Badia, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Participants have ranged in age from 13 to around 80; new parents push babies in strollers or carry them strapped to their chests.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Both had stab wounds in their chests and were rushed to a hospital for treatment.
    — Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • General maturity—how someone presents themselves, exhibits accountability, practices focused listening and possesses emotional intelligence is essential.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Although most planets spin with their rotational axes generally upright with respect to their orbital plane, Uranus exhibits an extreme axial tilt, causing its spin to resemble something more akin to a steady roll.
    — Micah Hanks, Space.com, 28 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Chicago Art Fair, one of the city’s latest fine art exhibitions, will bring together nearly 50 galleries from across the globe, including eight from Chicago.
    — Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Proceeds from the evening support the museum’s exhibitions, educational opportunities and public screenings.
    — Denise Petski, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • At the new store, stylists will work one-on-one with clients to build wardrobes for work, travel and special occasions, guided by an understanding of individual style and the craftsmanship and versatility of each piece.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
  • And sure, perhaps Johnson and Lawrence were not intentionally embracing spooky season with their wardrobes last night.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Upstairs, the primary suite flaunts a projector, large walk-in closets, and a skylit bath spotlighted by a huge oval soaking tub.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 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
  • But then came the nightmare of Game 3, one of the Sox’s worst performances in weeks.
    — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Oct. 2026
  • As good as Oliver Stone is at pulling out incredible performances from his male stars, the same isn’t always true for his leading ladies.
    — Michael Douglas, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026

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“Showcases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showcases. Accessed 13 Oct. 2026.

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