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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
In her video, Piazza showcases how MOFT’s portable tools integrate into her process, supporting her work while aligning with her sustainable values. Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024 The subject, a rescue rat named Buttons, showcases his inquisitive nature peering from a flower pot. Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024 His dressing room showcases this as well — there is a PlayStation and stacks of games, a disposable camera of backstage memories yet to be developed and a TV that’s often blasting music. Emily Burns, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024 The resort’s signature restaurant, Moana, showcases upscale Pacific Rim-to-table cuisine at breakfast and dinner. Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024 This wine showcases dark berry, chocolate, and mocha, with a smooth, velvety finish. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024 The Merlot showcases ripe plum, black cherry, and a touch of cocoa, with a balanced finish. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024 This wine showcases blackberry, cherry, and a touch of vanilla, with a smooth, full-bodied finish. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024 The food skews Mexican and is largely plant-based, but also includes eggs, dairy and seafood, and every day showcases homemade soups, homemade breads, entrée specials and extensive healthy breakfast and lunch buffets. Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for showcases
Noun
  • Eight dancers with bare chests, bare feet and flowing red pants danced, weaved, twisted, bent, flopped, flipped, gathered, disbanded, reunited, cuddled, leaped and scampered for nearly an hour.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Things like under-bed lighting, concealed speakers and charging stations, and foot-of-the-bed TV chests will keep electronics out of view.
    Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • For instance, a 2018 study published in Archives of Sexual Behavior shows a 30% orgasm gap between men and women.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Research published in August in BMC Ecology and Evolution now shows that rainfall also affects the developing baby turtle.
    Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Kaia Gerber and Erykah Badu incorporated boho elements into their wardrobes, pairing graphic tees with a ruffled skirt and fringed jacket, respectively.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Set in the 1950s Midwest, Penny Marshall and Cindy Williams brought a winning, working-girl bonhomie to the bachelorette lifestyle — and put a mark on TV wardrobes with their signature sweaters bearing curlicue initials.
    Sara Netzley, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Historic New Orleans Collection This is a museum, research center, and publisher that was founded in the 1960s and tells the story of New Orleans and the Gulf South through exhibitions, original texts, and its public research center.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Rotating exhibitions are funded through annual budget appropriations.
    Thomas Wheatley, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • The special episode will air live at 5p ET / 2p PT on December 27 with encore presentations at 10p ET / 7p PT and again at 1a ET / 10p PT on PopStar!
    Lynette Rice, Deadline, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Some of the information brought into public view included details of Arm contracts, Qualcomm roadmaps and design information, and behind-the-scenes communication of the parties through letters, emails, internal presentations, and chats.
    Jim McGregor, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • The storytelling, the characters, the stellar performances, the expert pacing all contribute to the show's success.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Brown has five 100-yard rushing performances, including a season-high 178 yards and two touchdowns in the win over rival Kentucky.
    Manny Navarro, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024

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