as in displays
to present in a favorable or attractive manner
Applicants are asked to submit writing samples that showcase their creativity. The restaurant's varied menu showcases the chef's eclectic culinary background.
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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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as in chests
a storage case that is used for displaying objects
In the years since he began collecting fossils, his showcase has become quite a sight to behold.
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Recent Examples of showcases
Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
The clip above from construction partner ULMA showcases some of the work that's gone into building the bridge.
—New Atlas, 20 Apr. 2026
This refreshing beverage showcases the classic combination of strawberries and mint.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
Taylor showcases nachos on numerous local television news shows and does cooking segments on Great Day Connecticut, WFSB.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
This showcases the importance of efforts by the White House and the Supreme Court to rein in an overactive regulatory state that often acts without proper authority from Congress.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
The itinerary showcases both, with stops in Chicago and Canada’s Fathom Five National Marine Park with its stunning Flowerpot Island rock formations.
—Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
Nicholas Biebuyck, heritage director of TAG Heuer, told Fairchild Studio that the TH80-00 showcases how avant-garde engineering advances a complication that has been around for more than 100 years.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 17 Apr. 2026
The competition showcases the iconic dive tower that stands 100 feet tall.
—Joan Murray, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
In 2025, they were invited to represent Uruguay at the Cannes Film Festival, which hosts cultural showcases alongside its film program.
—ABC News, 19 Apr. 2026
At night, the appealing menu showcases lobster, Wagyu beef, and other luxurious items in a modern Japanese style.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
Cultural showcases range from Japanese Taiko Drumming and West African Drum & Dance to Native American Blessing & Drumming, Middle Eastern Drum & Dance and Brazilian Samba.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
Giant digital screens will broadcast matches throughout the tournament while a 10,000-capacity amphitheater stage will host live performances, cultural showcases, and other programming between games.
—Michelle Kaufman
april 10, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Realbotix suggests that this could play a role in improving outcomes in areas such as interactive technology showcases and enterprise training environments.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
Sung by Freddie Trumper — the swaggering American chess champion at the center of the story's love triangle alongside Michele's Florence Vassy and Christopher's Anatoly Sergievsky — the number has become one of the score’s signature showcases.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 6 Apr. 2026
Fans can expect a blend of big reveals, gameplay showcases and anniversary retrospectives, making the 2026 showcase a major highlight of the gaming calendar.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
Polar Bear Passage allows visitors to get remarkably close to polar bears through both indoor and outdoor viewing areas, and the Orangutan Canopy showcases these intelligent primates.
—Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
The clip above from construction partner ULMA showcases some of the work that's gone into building the bridge.
—New Atlas, 20 Apr. 2026
This refreshing beverage showcases the classic combination of strawberries and mint.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
Taylor showcases nachos on numerous local television news shows and does cooking segments on Great Day Connecticut, WFSB.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
This showcases the importance of efforts by the White House and the Supreme Court to rein in an overactive regulatory state that often acts without proper authority from Congress.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
The itinerary showcases both, with stops in Chicago and Canada’s Fathom Five National Marine Park with its stunning Flowerpot Island rock formations.
—Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
Nicholas Biebuyck, heritage director of TAG Heuer, told Fairchild Studio that the TH80-00 showcases how avant-garde engineering advances a complication that has been around for more than 100 years.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 17 Apr. 2026
The competition showcases the iconic dive tower that stands 100 feet tall.
—Joan Murray, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Noun
He’s gone to showcases, played on some very high-level teams in the summer.
—Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
In 2025, they were invited to represent Uruguay at the Cannes Film Festival, which hosts cultural showcases alongside its film program.
—ABC News, 19 Apr. 2026
At night, the appealing menu showcases lobster, Wagyu beef, and other luxurious items in a modern Japanese style.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
Cultural showcases range from Japanese Taiko Drumming and West African Drum & Dance to Native American Blessing & Drumming, Middle Eastern Drum & Dance and Brazilian Samba.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
Giant digital screens will broadcast matches throughout the tournament while a 10,000-capacity amphitheater stage will host live performances, cultural showcases, and other programming between games.
—Michelle Kaufman
april 10, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Realbotix suggests that this could play a role in improving outcomes in areas such as interactive technology showcases and enterprise training environments.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
Sung by Freddie Trumper — the swaggering American chess champion at the center of the story's love triangle alongside Michele's Florence Vassy and Christopher's Anatoly Sergievsky — the number has become one of the score’s signature showcases.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 6 Apr. 2026
Fans can expect a blend of big reveals, gameplay showcases and anniversary retrospectives, making the 2026 showcase a major highlight of the gaming calendar.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for showcases
Verb
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Sure, Wallace proudly displays his championship medal and ring in his home.—
Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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In both Evil Dead Rise and The Mummy, Cronin displays a curiosity for using these tropes to display the rot at the heart of the nuclear family unit.—
Gregory Nussen,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There are concerts, comedy shows, malls, sports.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
23 Apr. 2026
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So there’s always a possibility that somebody from one of our shows could be on.—
Emily Longeretta,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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At the packed opening, a huge screen showed Abramović’s video work, Tito’s Funeral (2025), broadcasting women beating their chests in a near trance-like state, drawing on ritualised forms of communal mourning.—
George Nelson,
ARTnews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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Busfield is kneeling, his arms wrapped around the boys’ chests.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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There’s something poetic about how the series insists that these two together make one whole that exhibits each of the brothers’ weaknesses.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
23 Apr. 2026
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Much of the time is spent interacting with young schoolchildren, with whom Galifianakis exhibits a deadpan playfulness — testing them on names of apple varieties (McIntosh?—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Sixteen original structures are on the property, along with two permanent exhibitions about the history of the transatlantic slave trade and slavery in Louisiana.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
21 Apr. 2026
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Per a release, 13 other Greek institutions have new equipment and facilities as a result of the exhibitions NEON mounted there.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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
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In Los Angeles, Miley Cyrus flaunts her engagement ring after confirming engagement with Maxx Morando.—
Lex Goldstein,
PEOPLE,
5 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Leah Williamson England’s captain will always start if fit, although given the solid performances of Wubben-Moy and others, England can more easily absorb an injury at centre-back than at right-back or in midfield.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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This time playing an underling rather than a boss, Hoskins gave one of the best performances of his career in what remains a high point for Jordan as well, a lyrical and poignant yet savage film noir filled with regret, rage, and unrequited love.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The large wardrobes in the bedroom were hidden behind bookcase decor, in a fun tongue-in-cheek addition to the room, while the living area was vast.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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The color palette aligns with the market’s demand for versatile hybrid wardrobes.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Showcases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showcases. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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