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noun

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as in show
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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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of showcase
Verb
The event included a silent auction, contributing to the fundraising efforts, and showcasing the adaptability and commitment of the Shakopee Lions Club and participants to their community and charitable causes. Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025 Emperors and aristocrats used them to display their wealth, host lavish events and even conduct political business in locations that showcased their status and power. Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 6 Feb. 2025
Noun
Heat second-year forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. was picked to take part in the Rising Stars showcase. Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2025 LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Curry will all compete in the showcase. Natasha Dye, People.com, 29 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for showcase 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for showcase
Verb
  • In a confessional, Ji-yeon provided details that weren’t shown during the first edit.
    Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 11 Feb. 2025
  • The video showed several clips of the toddler spending time with horses — riding them, feeding them carrots and walking a miniature pony on a leash.
    Angel Saunders, People.com, 11 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Thomas reasoned that the museum hadn’t guided its staff properly in how to implement Trump’s executive order, and assured reporters the exhibit had been uncovered since.
    The Editors of ARTnews, ARTnews.com, 11 Feb. 2025
  • Explanatory poster-sized signs are placed throughout the exhibit, covering the history of the house and the Clemens family’s attraction to Hartford.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 9 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Kendrick Lamar kept teasers about his Super Bowl LIX halftime show close to his chest in the days leading up to his history-making performance as the first rapper to perform at the game solo.
    Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2025
  • The victim had been stabbed in the face, chest and left arm, cops said.
    Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 7 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • For example, certain holidays and events, including Pride Month and Black History Month, are no longer displayed by default on the first day of the respective months, sparking some people to criticize the company on its message boards.
    Josh Campbell, CNN, 11 Feb. 2025
  • Trump sends moon rock back to NASA that had been displayed in White House since 2021 Starliner astronauts 'focus on the now:' USA TODAY's exclusive interview with ISS crew NASA astronaut Suni Williams becomes woman with most hours spent on spacewalks When will the snow moon be visible?
    Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • The winning proposal includes an exhibition hall, a 500-room hotel, a 3,000-seat theater, 10 restaurants and 4,000 gaming positions — twice that of any other casino in the state.
    Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2025
  • The pre-sale exhibition, also in Diriyah, saw almost 2,500 visitors and the panel discussions more than 700 people.
    George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 10 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Near the pills on the dresser was Jones’ ID, the complaint alleges.
    Alex Malm, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
  • Walmart’s sale includes coffee tables and desks for your living room, mattresses and dressers for your bedroom, and dining table sets for your kitchen.
    Rachel Trujillo, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Queen Latifah and Queen Bey flaunt their feathers together.
    Brendan Le, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
  • But the Trump administration began flaunting these flights publicly, and some deportees sent to Brazil claimed that they were shackled, denied water, and beaten.
    Will Freeman, The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • With a slideshow presentation, the school’s Principal Talib ul Hikmah Karriem explained the Nation of Islam’s history and theology.
    Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025
  • As New York Fashion Week had just kicked into full swing Naylor was anticipating attending Sergio Hudson’s presentation.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 9 Feb. 2025

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“Showcase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showcase. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.

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