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
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2025
His film also showcases archival footage from the 1990s.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 8 Nov. 2025
This year’s Waves Film Bazaar Recommends section showcases 22 films representing 14 languages and four countries.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Nov. 2025
The Moonshot Gallery showcases one of the three Apollo White Rooms used for actual launches, flown Apollo spacesuits, a Saturn V F-1 engine, the Apollo 13 Command Module Odyssey, and a moon rock.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025
Passer rating is a key metric that showcases just how accurate a quarterback is, along with displaying their ability to throw touchdowns without costly turnovers.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
The 13-track alternative project showcases Harper's vocal and instrumental talents with sharp, journal-like lyrics about moving through young adulthood between New Zealand and New York City, where he's lived now for a few years.
—Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
The campaign showcases pieces from the JW Anderson resort and spring 2026 collection, and the latest Loafer styles, which are made in Italy from suede and leather.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
Curated by the same folks who present the Oscars, the museum, which opened in 2021, showcases rare props, iconic costumes, and original scripts through meticulous, behind-the-scenes exhibits that reveal how movies are made.
—Sophie-Claire Hoeller, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2025
From concerts and sports to haunted attractions and local art showcases, this weekend’s lineup offers a wide range of activities—many with a spooky seasonal twist.
—Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Nasso’s upcoming special showcases a range of these impressions alongside his takes on modern-day tech culture.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
The festivities have included live concerts, cultural showcases, historic dedications and child-friendly activities designed to honor the city’s past while looking toward its future.
—Dontaira Terrell, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
Poets from across the country apply and are randomly selected to perform at events in New York, or at pop-up showcases in other cities worldwide.
—Megan Sauer, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
Billboard’s Latin Music Week is an annual conference and celebration in Miami that brings together artists, executives and creators in the Latin music industry for panels, events, showcases and networking.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
Shanghai and London reaffirmed their creative connection at BAFTA’s Princess Anne Theatre, as the 2025 Shanghai–London Screen Industry Forum gathered senior figures from both nations for an afternoon of speeches, showcases and debate on cross-border storytelling.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
Rocky’s example showcases an 18-karat gold case and a black alligator strap that perfectly complements his black and yellow ‘fit.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2025
His film also showcases archival footage from the 1990s.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 8 Nov. 2025
This year’s Waves Film Bazaar Recommends section showcases 22 films representing 14 languages and four countries.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Nov. 2025
The Moonshot Gallery showcases one of the three Apollo White Rooms used for actual launches, flown Apollo spacesuits, a Saturn V F-1 engine, the Apollo 13 Command Module Odyssey, and a moon rock.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025
Passer rating is a key metric that showcases just how accurate a quarterback is, along with displaying their ability to throw touchdowns without costly turnovers.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
The 13-track alternative project showcases Harper's vocal and instrumental talents with sharp, journal-like lyrics about moving through young adulthood between New Zealand and New York City, where he's lived now for a few years.
—Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
The campaign showcases pieces from the JW Anderson resort and spring 2026 collection, and the latest Loafer styles, which are made in Italy from suede and leather.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
Curated by the same folks who present the Oscars, the museum, which opened in 2021, showcases rare props, iconic costumes, and original scripts through meticulous, behind-the-scenes exhibits that reveal how movies are made.
—Sophie-Claire Hoeller, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
As tradition holds, the five-day event—which will be celebrating its 27th anniversary next year—will include panels, workshops, showcases, and networking opportunities with key industry leaders and like-minded music lovers.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2025
From concerts and sports to haunted attractions and local art showcases, this weekend’s lineup offers a wide range of activities—many with a spooky seasonal twist.
—Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Nasso’s upcoming special showcases a range of these impressions alongside his takes on modern-day tech culture.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
The festivities have included live concerts, cultural showcases, historic dedications and child-friendly activities designed to honor the city’s past while looking toward its future.
—Dontaira Terrell, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
Poets from across the country apply and are randomly selected to perform at events in New York, or at pop-up showcases in other cities worldwide.
—Megan Sauer, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
Billboard’s Latin Music Week is an annual conference and celebration in Miami that brings together artists, executives and creators in the Latin music industry for panels, events, showcases and networking.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
Shanghai and London reaffirmed their creative connection at BAFTA’s Princess Anne Theatre, as the 2025 Shanghai–London Screen Industry Forum gathered senior figures from both nations for an afternoon of speeches, showcases and debate on cross-border storytelling.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for showcases
Verb
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The second postcard displays a tree that is bursting with coins, as if money is sprouting from the branches.—
Tope Folarin,
The Atlantic,
8 Nov. 2025
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The map displays the 40 airports required by the FAA to reduce flights, which are primarily major airports in large cities with high volumes of air traffic.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Chicago O’Hare, Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International, Denver International and Dallas-Fort Worth also experienced dozens of cancellations and hundreds of delays, FlightAware data shows.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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What’s that been like and how have the shows been going?—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Slowly, cautiously, a few more appeared, their chests tattooed with black numbers and letters.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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Penelope Travers, from Mandurah, south of Perth, underwent surgery and had to have skin grafts to her face, neck, chests and arms after someone attempted to throw a firebomb through the window of her car, according to the Sydney Morning Herald.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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There will be entertainment, exhibits highlighting veterans’ stories, food and veterans’ service organizations will participate.—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
6 Nov. 2025
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The novella lacks the temporal markers that indicate how much time has passed between episodes and exhibits an abundance of characters with ruptured psyches.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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That more than compensated for the absence of Dixon-Waters, who was SDSU’s leading scorer in both preseason exhibitions (19 and 17 points) after missing all of last season with a fractured bone in his foot that refused to heal quickly.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Under de Blasio, the mansion became a space that blended residential, artistic, and civic functions, including exhibitions exploring social change, while maintaining the mansion’s long-standing public and political significance.—
Nandika Chatterjee,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The gadget flaunts the Frizzfighter Finishing Tool for keeping flyaways and frizz at bay.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025
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Then there’s the rebuilt water tower, which flaunts a gym, a full bath, and a double-height office.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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And once the show began at Rio's Museum of Tomorrow, there were musical performances by stars including Anitta, Gilberto Gil, Kylie Minogue, Seu Jorge and Shawn Mendes.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Highlights will include musical performances by the La Jolla High School Viking Band and flyovers by the San Diego Salute Formation Team.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The pants are available in four winter-ready colors, but black is Lara’s top recommendation for her clients’ wardrobes.—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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Around the mid-1500s, feathers entered the wardrobes of real people, at least in the UK.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Showcases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showcases. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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