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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
Amenities and experiences As attractive as its accommodations are, Glen Oaks’s most compelling feature is its outdoor setting, which showcases Big Sur’s grandeur. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026 As Argentina defends its World Cup title and Messi nears a final tournament, the Valley deli showcases soccer as national faith and global bridge. Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026 Jennifer Garner showcases a Rummikub table in her living room. Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 6 July 2026 Spanning 656 miles, the route showcases The Golden State's diverse landscapes, winding past pristine beaches, rugged coastlines, and towering redwood forests, offering no shortage of photo-worthy views along the way. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026 This forward-thinking plan showcases Harper's long-term vision beyond his playing days. Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 Endless Summer Twist-N-Shout This gorgeous variety showcases elegant lacecap blooms in vibrant pink or periwinkle blue, featuring a cluster of small fertile florets at the center. Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 29 June 2026 Cook County Circuit Court Judge Stephanie Miller said the group marching in the parade humanizes the judiciary and showcases its diversity. Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026 This gorgeous summer pasta salad showcases peak-season tomatoes, fresh herbs, and field peas. Patricia S York, Southern Living, 27 June 2026
Noun
Electric motorcycles, meanwhile, have become rolling showcases for torque figures and quarter-mile times. New Atlas, 6 July 2026 With four months to go, the city was already preparing for the event, with promotional banners and whispers of tech showcases. Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 6 July 2026 The event attracts over 60,000 spectators and showcases floats, marching bands, equestrians, dance groups, antique cars and community organizations. Jane Tyska, Mercury News, 5 July 2026 Built on plinths high above the ground, these are showcases of worldliness. Chandrahas Choudhury, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026 Fifty marching bands from across the country were scheduled to perform, as well as historic and cultural showcases, military installations and 19 different floats. Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 3 July 2026 Ihm says programming at SparkHouse will include listening sessions, live showcases and even a mentorship program for rising artists. Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026 Doug Davis, 12 years younger than Fred Davis, recalled that Clive Davis wasn’t around as often during his childhood, with the executive often out late at concerts, artists’ showcases and traveling the world. Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 29 June 2026 Over the past few years, the gallery and exhibition platform has staged in-situ showcases in notable 20th-century artist and architect homes around New York and in the Hamptons, including at late textile designer Jack Lenor Larsen’s LongHouse Reserve. Adrian Madlener, Curbed, 27 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for showcases
Verb
  • The lethality of the Russian assaults on Kyiv in the last week displays the challenge Ukraine faces in protecting its capital as Russia innovates and steps up its attacks.
    Helen Regan, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • The back of Greg Gates' shirt displays a summary of his stats over his years of running the Peachtree.
    Andre Butso, AJC.com, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • She has been featured in various TV shows, including an English show called Upstairs, Downstairs (1971), and played Desdemona in Broadway’s Othello before retiring in the early 1980s, per the Walt Disney Archives.
    Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026
  • Of the 29 analysts covering AT & T, 14 have a hold on shares, while 15 have a buy or strong buy on the stock, LSEG data shows.
    Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 8 July 2026
Noun
  • Women slapped their heads with their hands in mourning, while men beat their chests in unison, a tradition observed at Shia Muslim funerals.
    Hadeel Al-Shalchi, NPR, 6 July 2026
  • According to the complaint, the scrolls had been tucked beneath clothing and textiles inside two chests.
    Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 6 July 2026
Verb
  • This article is based largely on transcripts, deposition videos, and exhibits from three court cases that went to trial in 2024.
    David Hilzenrath, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • There are also events and exhibits throughout the city all year long.
    Heather Bien, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • Andrew Raftery Two forceful exhibitions have shown how Indian artists and presses met the cultural upheaval of the nineteenth century with lithographic prints that rendered Hindu gods more approachable and helped to galvanize national identity.
    The New York Review of Books, The New York Review of Books, 4 July 2026
  • Alongside his acting career, Baker had, by the 1970s, established himself as a painter and sculpture with exhibitions in prominent galleries in Los Angeles, New York, and New England.
    Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 July 2026
Noun
  • Pieces are designed to both flatter the body and evoke vintage style inspiration from Jenner and Aiello’s own wardrobes.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 July 2026
  • Viewers can create personalized shopping feeds and virtual wardrobes, and explore fashion, accessories, and lifestyle products without the need for a smartphone or secondary device.
    Sharon Edelson, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • Despite the hourslong delay due to approaching severe storms, audience members who returned to the venue do not appear to be deterred and are signing and dancing along to musical performances ahead of the president's address.
    Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 5 July 2026
  • Every twenty minutes cliff divers, costumed characters, and magicians put on performances and interact with diners.
    Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Money, 5 July 2026

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