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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
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 The trailer also showcases several brutal fights, an over-flowing oil emergency at the patch, a car accident, and Cami paying witness to two men taking down a third individual with their guns drawn. Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Sep. 2025 Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia showcases the birthplace of American democracy, where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were debated and signed, establishing a new democracy with sweeping goals of equality and opportunity for everyone. Jeffrey C. Hallo, The Conversation, 4 Sep. 2025 Jen Samson Design’s eclectic portfolio showcases the firm’s ability to tackle projects of all sizes and styles, from a modern yet cozy Lake Tahoe retreat to a historic midcentury desert retreat in Indian Wells. Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025 Each bottle in the Artist Series Collection showcases one of five bespoke watercolor illustrations by Bowers, capturing the spirit that make Heaven Hill Distillery unique. Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Sep. 2025 The Philippine slate showcases the country’s filmmaking diversity. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025 The Steelers' depth chart showcases Scotty Miller, Brandon Johnson, Roman Wilson, Ke'Shawn Williams, and Ben Skowronek as available wide receivers outside of Metcalf and Austin. James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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 Over 500 humanoid robots will compete in sports, scenario challenges, and fashion showcases. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2025 Artists such as Mos Def (one of the earliest Lyricist Lounge MC hosts), Common, Guru, KRS-One, Fat Joe, Smif-N-Wessun, Q-Tip went on to serve as headlining hosts of the brand’s signature open mic showcases. Ime Ekpo, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025 Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy made a bold prediction about the Kansas City Chiefs amid Travis Kelce’s recent media showcases ahead of the 2025 regular season. Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for showcases
Verb
  • Writing, directing and starring in Maddie’s Secret is an impressive balancing act from Early, who displays a sharp understanding of what moments in Maddie’s life are most suited for comedy.
    Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
  • White oak White oak is a large shade tree displays deep red to coppery-brown fall color.
    Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • After both shows ended in 2014, Meyer focused on voice acting, lending his talents to SuperMansion (2015–2017), and Crossing Swords (2020).
    Allison DeGrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Sep. 2025
  • As fans scramble to catch the ball, footage shows, the ball appears to land one row in front of a woman while a man runs over and grabs it.
    Chandelis Duster, NPR, 7 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • More than a dozen graves have been discovered, with the deceased buried in a fetal position with their arms crossed on their chests, experts said in the release.
    Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • A number of the Smithsonian items and exhibits the White House objected to are no longer or never were put on display or were only posted online, USA TODAY found.
    BrieAnna J. Frank, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Across the key pillars—Growth, Profitability, Financial Stability, and Downturn Resilience—United Therapeutics exhibits very strong operations and balance sheet health, leaving little cause for concern at present levels.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • While at Grazer Kunstverein, Engels organized solo exhibitions by artists including Tom Burr and Nora Schultz.
    News Desk, Artforum, 4 Sep. 2025
  • In addition to his own designs, Silos presented over the years exhibitions of photos by the likes of Larry Fink and Sarah Moon.
    Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Sports were once again a main component of media companies' Upfront presentations to advertisers earlier this year.
    Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
  • The Marianne Faithfull documentary with George MacKay and Tilda Swinton, Broken English, is screening in the special presentations category.
    Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • From seasonal accessories like lightweight jackets to cozy sweaters, fall wardrobes are versatile enough for plenty of style accents without the bulkiness of clothes for colder temperatures.
    Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
  • The line includes bras, underwear, slips, robes and layering pieces meant to transition from private wear to day-to-day wardrobes.
    Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • His analysis of Paqueta’s performances in the four games under scrutiny was that his fouls were simply typical of an attacking midfielder trying — not very successfully — to help his team defensively.
    Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Automation With traditional marketing, small businesses often have to spend considerable resources on repetitive tasks like analyzing campaign performances, scheduling posts or generating basic reports.
    Yasir Zahoor Rather, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025

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