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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
This also showcases the vast potential of this young artist — who possesses both vocal prowess and creative talent — on the international stage. — Billboard China, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2026 The pop-up at Harrods reflects the mood of the film and showcases the cruise collection, including new accessories, such as the Dior Bow bag in newspaper print. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026 Off the lobby is Bastia, the hotel’s all-day restaurant which showcases the foods of Sardinia and Corsica, and the cocktail lounge Caletta. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026 This exhibition showcases their work from the last six years alongside pieces chosen by Ayala and Gonzalez from the museum’s permanent collection, highlighting how images are created and connected across generations. — Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026 Though it was executed circa 1940, the silver piece showcases hand-wrought curves that feel decidedly modern. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2026 Paddling, hiking or staying overnight at the Orlando-area’s outdoor gems showcases Florida’s unique habitats, including pine flatwoods, wetlands, hydric hammocks, scrubs, and open prairies. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2026 The series showcases a town torn apart by heinous crimes, while centering Jonah, a grieving man determined to get answers by any means necessary. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 30 Oct. 2026 Giveaways include a Lake Worth Lagoon calendar that showcases local professional photographers’ images and a reusable tote. — Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026
Noun
Outside of the convention center, numerous brands host off-site parties, runs and showcases. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026 The program also includes Taiwanese project showcases, Chinese content presentations and co-production discussions involving Brazil, Canada and Japan. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Oct. 2026 The Chattanooga Convention Center serves as the central hub, a beehive of string music energy that hosts panels and showcases, tying today’s bluegrass movement to its storied past. — Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2026 Robotics initiatives fail when they are framed as technology showcases. — Rodrigo Madanes, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026 In 2026, programs have the option to use shot clocks during varsity showcases and invitational tournaments in all conferences, if coaches agree on its usage. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Oct. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for showcases
Verb
  • Physicists have now recreated this situation in the laboratory, building a three-component quantum system that displays competing magnetic correlations.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Besides the night and daytime modes, there is also a navigation mode which displays your cardinal direction alongside degrees of your azimuth and elevation angles.
    — Harry Bennett, Space.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • In the past, daytime and late-night shows weren’t considered subject to the rule, but Carr has said differently.
    — Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026
  • In any case, theatrical releases or (re-releases) of popular TV shows are all gravy for cinema operators, who are enjoying the biggest year at the box office since the onset of the pandemic.
    — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 8 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • But many rucks are bulky and designed with men’s flatter chests in mind.
    — Eliza Thompson, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Thankfully, Amazon’s October Prime Day is a great time to replenish toy chests and game closets.
    — Clint Davis, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The gel exhibits strong shear thinning, meaning its viscosity decreases 100 times as the shear rate increases, which is the secret sauce to making rocket and satellite fuel easier to store and deliver to engines.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
  • According to the team, Paul exhibits the patience and nonchalance of The Dude, an extremely chill character from the 1998 film The Big Lebowski.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 29 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Beyond the yacht itself, the club promises a year-round social calendar, from live concerts and art exhibitions at sea to private events ashore with fashion houses, watchmakers, and fellow members’ clubs.
    — Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The California Museum, which houses the California Hall of Fame and welcomes traveling exhibitions, is small compared to Sacramento institutions such as the Crocker or the Railroad Museum.
    — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • But the elves — less weighed down by volumous hair and with wardrobes not so focussed on bulk — aren’t facing quite the same issue.
    — Alex Ritman, Variety, 10 Nov. 2026
  • The style swept the red carpet and continues to be a fixture in a slew of celebrities’ wardrobes.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 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
  • The digital deluxe version of the record also includes performances from San Diego, New York, Chicago, and Mexico City, and Sonic Ranch.
    — Megan Buerger, Pitchfork, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The moves follow a bout of heavy selling during Thursday's regular Wall Street session that saw the three major averages post their worst one-day performances since April 2025.
    — Jenni Reid,Lee Ying Shan,Paulina Likos, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026

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“Showcases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showcases. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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