SHOWCASE Synonyms: 102 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

Definition of showcase

as in to show

to present in a favorable or attractive manner Applicants are asked to submit writing samples that showcase their creativity. The restaurant's varied menu showcases the chef's eclectic culinary background.

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noun

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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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 showcase

Verb

The company completed its takeover of AI customer service platform Fin last month, shortly before the start its influential Dreamforce conference, which showcased its plan to thrive in an AI-first world. — Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026 Versant is a collection of cable networks spun off from Comcast and left without a streaming platform to showcase their programming. — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2026

Noun

With its own license, Hitch & House will serve as both a local bar in Meridian and as a showcase for the mobile services offered by Idaho Tipsy Trailers. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 20 Oct. 2026 This will be a world-class addition to Liverpool and another showcase for British music and creativity on the international stage. — Sophie Williams, Billboard, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for showcase

Recent Examples of Synonyms for showcase

Verb

His friendly, supportive presence showed how the rival nations (in the far-off future in which the show was set) were capable of working together.

— JONATHAN LANDRUM JR. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026
Vucic’s ousting shows the downside of that approach, as the whole relationship will have to be rebuilt from the ground up.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of show

Noun

Major museums, including the Louvre, the Orsay Museum, the Picasso Museum and the Grand Palais — where a major Cézanne exhibit is on display — were shuttered Saturday.

— Richard Engel, NBC news, 24 Oct. 2026
The exhibition celebrates these workers, many of them immigrants, through exhibits like the photographs of Robert Doisneau, who worked for Renault full-time from 1934 to 1939.

— Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of exhibit

Noun

The woman was found by medical staff in a reclining chair in the hospital room with a gunshot wound to her chest, according to court records.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026
The father’s tears drew a strong pain across my chest, as if dragging a knife point across a steel bench.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of chest

Verb

Once everything is organized, PocketWise displays upcoming payments on a subscription calendar and sends renewal reminders before charges are due.

— StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 20 Oct. 2026
Blocked from public view for nine years, the mural was finally displayed in 1957.

— David Hajdu, Vanity Fair, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of display

Noun

The exhibition highlights how trade routes connected the Arabian Gulf, East Africa, India, China, and Southeast Asia through the exchange of spices, pearls, textiles, jewelry, and religious beliefs.

— Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
The property has partnered with Villa del Arte, an international contemporary gallery, to create an exhibition program that extends from a dedicated indoor space into the gardens and terraces.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of exhibition

Noun

The primary bedroom has a pair of closets and enough room for a dresser and side tables, whereas the spartan second bedroom is situated on the opposite end of the apartment and is best suited for a home office or a very small child’s room.

— Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 26 Oct. 2026
Missy MacIvor was hogtied with belts from her dresser drawers.

— Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026

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By the turn of the millennium, tastemakers like David Beckham, Jay-Z, and Beyoncé were flaunting Evisu, sparking a wave of interest in Japanese brands that continues to the present day.

— Matt Alt, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
In fact, Meghan was reportedly last photographed flaunting the diamond at an NBA game in February 2026.

— Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 16 Oct. 2026

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