as in displays
to present in a favorable or attractive manner
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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
Midwest Living, 1 Apr. 2026
The teaser showcases the film’s ensemble cast, which brings together talent from both Hindi and Marathi-language film industries.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
Megan Thee Stallion continues to expand her mainstream influence on pop culture with a dynamic run that showcases both her versatility and lasting star power.
—Datwon Thomas, VIBE.com, 31 Mar. 2026
The first is essentially a steel 43 mm Navitimer B01 Chronograph that showcases several tributes to the supersonic jet.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Within a few hours from putting digital pen to paper, Shapiro can produce a clip that showcases a new vehicle at varying angles, in different landscapes and in nearly any lighting condition.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
This British production from Hammer Films and director Roy Ward Baker showcases moon maidens, old-fashioned lunar shootouts, buggy chases, and an ex-astronaut turned mercenary salvager trying to snag a 6000-pound sapphire asteroid from orbit for a billionaire industrialist.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 30 Mar. 2026
This glimpse of cosmic violence showcases the beauty of galactic mergers.
—Big Think, 30 Mar. 2026
This one-bedroom Airbnb is on the ground floor of the villa and showcases the building’s original soaring stone arches and curved ceilings that evoke an ancient grotto.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 30 Mar. 2026
Kennedy French, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
The pressure is increasingly on AI developers to create systems that can turn these machines into productive workers rather than technological showcases.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
One of the nation’s oldest and most respected high school baseball showcases, the Lions Tournament has been a rite of spring in San Diego for decades.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Note that many of the experiences take place on the show floor at the Anaheim Convention Center, while showcases are at the Honda Center and are ticketed separately.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
Moving quickly to acquire a slate, positioning itself as a theatrical-first distributor, and preparing for high-profile industry showcases like CinemaCon all require significant upfront investment.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 23 Mar. 2026
Rolling Stone and Billboard’s showcases, as well as the sold-out Sips & Sounds festival, were crowded.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
There’s some irony to guarding parks against the showcases of an industry dedicated to tree health and human safety.
—Calin Van Paris, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, Billboard House at Mohawk served as a central gathering point throughout the weekend, hosting conversations, showcases, and special events spotlighting the artists, executives, and creators shaping music and culture today.
—Billboard Staff, Billboard, 17 Mar. 2026
Verb
The former showcases its owner’s paintings in an adjacent James Young Fine Art gallery.
—Midwest Living, 1 Apr. 2026
The teaser showcases the film’s ensemble cast, which brings together talent from both Hindi and Marathi-language film industries.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
Megan Thee Stallion continues to expand her mainstream influence on pop culture with a dynamic run that showcases both her versatility and lasting star power.
—Datwon Thomas, VIBE.com, 31 Mar. 2026
The first is essentially a steel 43 mm Navitimer B01 Chronograph that showcases several tributes to the supersonic jet.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Within a few hours from putting digital pen to paper, Shapiro can produce a clip that showcases a new vehicle at varying angles, in different landscapes and in nearly any lighting condition.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
This British production from Hammer Films and director Roy Ward Baker showcases moon maidens, old-fashioned lunar shootouts, buggy chases, and an ex-astronaut turned mercenary salvager trying to snag a 6000-pound sapphire asteroid from orbit for a billionaire industrialist.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 30 Mar. 2026
This glimpse of cosmic violence showcases the beauty of galactic mergers.
—Big Think, 30 Mar. 2026
This one-bedroom Airbnb is on the ground floor of the villa and showcases the building’s original soaring stone arches and curved ceilings that evoke an ancient grotto.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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
The pressure is increasingly on AI developers to create systems that can turn these machines into productive workers rather than technological showcases.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
One of the nation’s oldest and most respected high school baseball showcases, the Lions Tournament has been a rite of spring in San Diego for decades.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Note that many of the experiences take place on the show floor at the Anaheim Convention Center, while showcases are at the Honda Center and are ticketed separately.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
Moving quickly to acquire a slate, positioning itself as a theatrical-first distributor, and preparing for high-profile industry showcases like CinemaCon all require significant upfront investment.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 23 Mar. 2026
Rolling Stone and Billboard’s showcases, as well as the sold-out Sips & Sounds festival, were crowded.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
There’s some irony to guarding parks against the showcases of an industry dedicated to tree health and human safety.
—Calin Van Paris, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, Billboard House at Mohawk served as a central gathering point throughout the weekend, hosting conversations, showcases, and special events spotlighting the artists, executives, and creators shaping music and culture today.
—Billboard Staff, Billboard, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for showcases
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Bubb noted that aircraft are also equipped with a Traffic Collision Avoidance System, or TCAS, which displays the positions and altitudes of other nearby planes.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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The app displays a handful of grocery staples — eggs, milk, bread, butter and potatoes — and touts how much costs for those items have gone down year over year.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Ponder the enormously popular magic-lantern shows that appeared in seventeenth-century Europe.—
Daniel Birnbaum,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Austin city manager makes more money than Jones, though, with a $538,608 salary, data from the Austin American-Statesman shows.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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The shots came from Benjamin Cleveland and went directly into the chests of those two British officers.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
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The males strut, coo, puff their chests and enthusiastically preen to court females.—
Lisa Gutierrez
March 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Thirteen exhibits focus on Narragansett Bay habitats – from the rocky shore to its deeper waters – featuring local species that come from – and are returned to – Narragansett Bay.—
Susan McDonald,
The Providence Journal,
26 Mar. 2026
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No player exhibits that more than Uche.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Lee is also an accomplished film photographer, with his works having been featured in multiple group and solo exhibitions, magazines and books.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
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All of Boston’s teams and their biggest stars are honored at TD Garden’s Sports Museum, featuring exhibitions on the Bruins, Celtics, Patriots and Red Sox, and sculptures of Larry Bird and Ted Williams.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
31 Mar. 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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April 25 features 90 musical performances inside restaurants, bars, and coffee houses along a two-mile stretch of Adams Avenue from University Heights on the West through Normal Heights, and into parts of Kensington.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Both leads turn in strong performances.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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As for handbags, the standout is the roomy Amazona tote, which reimagines a classic for contemporary wardrobes.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
25 Mar. 2026
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Farfetch found that most luxury wardrobes are relatively small and carefully curated, with 79 percent of those surveyed owning five or fewer high-end fashion items.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Showcases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showcases. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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