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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
The light streaming through the large windows really showcases the art, and reminds visitors of the environment that the sculptor himself created in. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Sep. 2026 Performed exactly as written, the scene showcases Eisenberg’s razor-sharp script and the syncopated timing of two veterans, anchoring a story about mentorship, imagination and how performance can make invisible lives feel seen. Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026 The Tower Bridge Dinner, hosted by Visit Sacramento, showcases the best and brightest culinary talent the city has to offer. Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 7 Sep. 2026 The contestants will have to design a wedding dress that showcases their style, and the winning design will be produced and sold by David’s Bridal. Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026 The classic became one of the premier showcases for Black college football during segregation. D’joumbarey A. Moreau, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026 The museum also showcases the boat's original steam engine and is set up with photo opportunities. Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2026 The first, which takes design cues from the Multichron Pilot that Gallet introduced in 1969, showcases a 42 mm case, a bi-directional bezel, a telemeter scale, and a date window. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2026 For example, Communité is currently hosting a resortwear section across 1,600 square feet, which showcases novelty bags from such brands as Jonathan Simkhai, Farm Rio, Lisa Corti, Cuir, Le Nine and Manebi. Miles Socha, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026
Noun
The InterContinental Rome Ambasciatori Palace, on Via Veneto, will host the new documentary hub, with a dedicated conference room, spaces for pitching and showcases, and a lounge for meetings and networking. Leo Barraclough, Variety, 1 Sep. 2026 The program is part of a larger focus for the center this year on music initiatives, which will also include live events, showcases, album release events, listening parties, and more. Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2026 Singer-songwriter who blew up on TikTok showcases indie-pop originals. Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026 Under coach Sean McVay, the Rams’ final preseason games routinely are showcases for players vying for spots on the practice squad, not the roster. Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 The whole family can enjoy an afternoon of live music performances, traditional dance showcases, children's activities, authentic Hispanic cuisine and more. Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Aug. 2026 Springsteen has a nearly perfect attendance record at Stand Up for Heroes, appearing at almost every one of the annual showcases since 2007. Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 25 Aug. 2026 The show will feature global headliners including Marc Anthony, Christian Nodal, Farruko, Wisin and Yandel, alongside special showcases from Colombian pop-rock band Morat and singer-songwriter Camilo. Veronica Villafañe, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 The network also has some Friday night showcases, including Indiana’s Week 4 draw with Northwestern. Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for showcases
Verb
  • The ones to prioritize are the Palatine Gallery, which displays the Medici’s collection of paintings, the Royal Apartments, and the Museum of Costume and Fashion.
    Laura Itzkowitz, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Step aside, Kalshi While Robinhood displays Kalshi's markets to its users, Moley estimates roughly 23% of prediction market volume has shifted to Rothera from Kalshi since June.
    Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Scripps also has dedicated studio shows for the WNBA and NWSL.
    Hailey Salvian, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Some have already signed with top Hollywood agencies and received offers for reality shows, podcasts, brand deals and more, turning their digital followings into business empires.
    Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • People with very hairy chests might need enough hair shaved off to allow the pad to stick.
    Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
  • We are desired and judged, we are measured by the thickness of our thighs, size of our chests, sparkle in our grin.
    Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Not much else about the UTV is sporty; however, the six-speed certainly exhibits the thunks and thuds characteristic of a DCT.
    Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Today, Tennoz is home to a range of art spaces operated by Warehouse TERRADA, including the gallery complex TERRADA ART COMPLEX, WHAT MUSEUM, and WHAT CAFE, which exhibits and sells works by emerging artists.
    The Editors of ARTnews, ARTnews.com, 31 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The historic home, a charming 1925 property, is open to visitors and houses rotating exhibitions.
    Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
  • At Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, there are also concerts, exhibitions, and practices open to visitors.
    Aaron Short, Curbed, 3 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The rooms These hit everything on your bingo card for a stylish hotel room in 2024—there are brass light fixtures, rattan wardrobes, and art-deco curves and tier motifs.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Dress for Success collects it through donation drives every other month and packs it into what the group calls confidence kits — professional wardrobes assembled for a specific woman and shipped to her.
    Frankie McLister, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Upstairs, the primary suite flaunts a projector, large walk-in closets, and a skylit bath spotlighted by a huge oval soaking tub.
    Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • The team put in one of their most insipid performances of the campaign that day — a first real sign the wheels may be coming off for Daniel Farke.
    Beren Cross, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • There are only a handful of performances currently scheduled at the Kennedy Center, mainly at the adjacent facility known as the REACH.
    ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026

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