1
: a glazed case, box, or cabinet for displaying and protecting wares in a store or articles in a museum
2
: a setting, occasion, or medium for exhibiting something or someone especially in an attractive or favorable aspect
showcased; showcasing
: to exhibit especially in an attractive or favorable aspect
showcase new talent
Examples of showcase in a Sentence
Noun
The convention was a showcase of the company's new products.
Verb
The program showcases up-and-coming musicians.
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Glenn Whipp,
Los Angeles Times,
7 July 2026
Electric motorcycles, meanwhile, have become rolling showcases for torque figures and quarter-mile times.
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New Atlas,
6 July 2026
Lisa Curtis,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The innovation pavilion showcased the changing nature of power too.
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Rob Crilly,
The Washington Examiner,
30 June 2026
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Noun
Because its season finale aired after the May 31 eligibility deadline, K Callan’s showcase episode opposite Rhys isn’t eligible, though anyone who watched the series might be inclined to vote for the 90-year-old actor anyway.
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Glenn Whipp,
Los Angeles Times,
7 July 2026
Electric motorcycles, meanwhile, have become rolling showcases for torque figures and quarter-mile times.
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New Atlas,
6 July 2026
Verb
However, an art exhibit intended to showcase collective power—a single poster with 208 founder headshots—sparked significant backlash.
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Lisa Curtis,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The innovation pavilion showcased the changing nature of power too.
—
Rob Crilly,
The Washington Examiner,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for showcase
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“Showcase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/showcase. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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showcase
1 of 2 noun
show·case
-ˌkās 
: a protective glass case in which things are displayed
showcase
2 of 2 verb
: to exhibit especially in an attractive or favorable way
showcase new talent
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