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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
Set in a 1912 former school building, the modern multimedia Peranakan Museum showcases these distinctive Singaporean cultural communities through photos, video and audio stories. Carolyn Heller, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 The milestone also showcases the growing global presence of the LEAP engine family and the operational experience gained across airlines around the world. Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 19 July 2026 The first unit showcases an eye-catching colorway in which the deep green on the hulls transitions to a golden bronze as the light changes. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 July 2026 The Last Leaf, however, showcases Nelson’s current mindset — and the joys within. Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026 The exhibit showcases other Mexican masters, including Kahlo’s husband, Diego Rivera, but the big draw has been Kahlo, whose oeuvre has become a touchstone of feminist and Latin American iconography. Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026 Our recent work showcases contemporary Black children’s books that illustrate rich depictions of Black life and provide helpful examples for young children of all backgrounds. Brooke Harris Garad, The Conversation, 14 July 2026 The rest of the trailer is filled with the kind of Eighties-style excess — with a gruesome tinge — that showcases what a good match Ellis and Murphy are for each other. Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 14 July 2026 The YouTube channel Dude Perfect showcases the antics of five adult friends—usually of an irreverent nature or featuring an outsized and random athletic contest. Belinda Luscombe, Time, 14 July 2026
Noun
The league wants showcases like Griffey’s to be part of a groundswell of support that will eventually yield more talent. Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 17 July 2026 Joint workshops and educational showcases are featured prominently at the upcoming NASTEX International Exhibition on the Damascus Fairgrounds, July 18 through July 21. Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 16 July 2026 Among festivals, Berlin, TIFF and Tokyo’s Tiffcom are all adding Frontières project showcases this year. John Hopewell, Variety, 14 July 2026 The annual event is one of the feature showcases during Major League Baseball’s All-Star Week in Philadelphia. Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026 The performance marked one of Atlas’ biggest public showcases since its appearance at CES 2026, highlighting the growing role of advanced humanoid robots at major global events. Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for showcases
Verb
  • Her face displays the trademark unibrow and faint mustache — a gender-bending look that, scholars say, reflects Kahlo’s defiant repudiation of the classic female aesthetic.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
  • Doing so normally triggers a search bar that displays recent searches on one side and a bunch of other unrelated windows, including top apps, image of the day, and quote of the day.
    Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 13 July 2026
Noun
  • Halftime shows, in-stadium entertainment The 2026 experience felt most explicitly American in and around stadiums.
    Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • This fall, some of the shows will go back to the museum’s roots.
    Vanessa Grigoriadis, Vanity Fair, 21 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
  • Like most elephant seals, Neil exhibits natal philopatry, returning to his unusual birthplace for molting and social development.
    Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • Art, history, and culture exhibits For those looking to cool down after enjoying the rides, the fair’s Crafts and Student Showcase has just the thing.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
Noun
  • The Minneapolis Institute of Art (MIA) has appointed Kevin Tervala chief of curatorial affairs and exhibitions.
    News Desk, Artforum, 17 July 2026
  • Eastern Shore Art Center Fairhope’s creative spirit is on full display at the Eastern Shore Art Center, where rotating exhibitions showcase regional artists alongside workshops, lectures, and community events.
    Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026
Noun
  • Trend forecasting platform, WGSN, named it color of the year, and after seeing Matthieu Blazy’s use of the blue-green hue in his Chanel shows, everyone is incorporating a touch of teal into their wardrobes this summer.
    Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 16 July 2026
  • Of course, the influence Bieber has on our wardrobes has been burgeoning for quite some time.
    Sophie Donovan, Glamour, 16 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
  • Nolan's non-linear storytelling and minimal exposition challenge some, yet the visual grandeur and powerful performances, including Anne Hathaway's Penelope and a diverse ensemble, are undeniable.
    Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
  • Subsequent performances have gone on without further run-ins.
    Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026

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