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verb

present tense third-person singular of showcase
as in displays
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

plural of showcase
1
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
Verb
This gorgeous summer pasta salad showcases peak-season tomatoes, fresh herbs, and field peas. — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 27 June 2026 This gallery showcases the wildlife at Harmony With Nature, a lifelong refuge for wolves and wolfdogs. — Ricardo Ramirez Buxeda, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 June 2026 Crafted from an original vineyard block from the winery's founding, composed of pinot noir and chardonnay the blend showcases bright cherry, peach, and orange blossom notes with honeycomb and macadamia flavors. — Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 Ships and fighter planes A celebration of service and honor, the festival showcases our state's prominence in American history. — Tara Lynch, CBS News, 26 June 2026 Cook County Circuit Court Judge Stephanie Miller said the group marching in the parade humanizes the judiciary and showcases its diversity. — Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026 Endless Summer Twist-N-Shout This gorgeous variety showcases elegant lacecap blooms in vibrant pink or periwinkle blue, featuring a cluster of small fertile florets at the center. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 29 June 2026 The Civil War breaking out just a century later showcases why white supremacy and the subjugation of Black people and people of color have meant a certain level of instability for many American citizens since the very beginning. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 24 June 2026 The collection modeled by Bieber, a longtime friend of SKIMS co-founder and Chief Creative Officer Kardashian, showcases key styles including the Triangle Bralette and Hipster in Peony. — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026
Noun
Built on plinths high above the ground, these are showcases of worldliness. — Chandrahas Choudhury, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026 With four months to go, the city was already preparing for the event, with promotional banners and whispers of tech showcases. — Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 6 July 2026 Electric motorcycles, meanwhile, have become rolling showcases for torque figures and quarter-mile times. — New Atlas, 6 July 2026 Ihm says programming at SparkHouse will include listening sessions, live showcases and even a mentorship program for rising artists. — Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026 Fifty marching bands from across the country were scheduled to perform, as well as historic and cultural showcases, military installations and 19 different floats. — Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 3 July 2026 The event attracts over 60,000 spectators and showcases floats, marching bands, equestrians, dance groups, antique cars and community organizations. — Jane Tyska, Mercury News, 5 July 2026 Doug Davis, 12 years younger than Fred Davis, recalled that Clive Davis wasn’t around as often during his childhood, with the executive often out late at concerts, artists’ showcases and traveling the world. — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 29 June 2026 Over the past few years, the gallery and exhibition platform has staged in-situ showcases in notable 20th-century artist and architect homes around New York and in the Hamptons, including at late textile designer Jack Lenor Larsen’s LongHouse Reserve. — Adrian Madlener, Curbed, 27 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for showcases
  1. displays
  2. shows
  3. chests
  4. exhibits
  5. exhibitions
  6. wardrobes
  7. flaunts
  8. performances
Verb
  • The lethality of the Russian assaults on Kyiv in the last week displays the challenge Ukraine faces in protecting its capital as Russia innovates and steps up its attacks.
    — Helen Regan, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • The back of Greg Gates' shirt displays a summary of his stats over his years of running the Peachtree.
    — Andre Butso, AJC.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of displays
Noun
  • There are about 340,000 pending cases in California, with highest concentration in Los Angeles county, with 95,000 open cases, TRAC data shows.
    — Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • It's been a 10-year hiatus from television for him and comes amid shifting attitudes toward cable news shows.
    — Jay Stahl, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Definition of shows
Noun
  • Nervous system training is moving from clinical biofeedback labs onto everyday wrists, chests and phone screens.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026
  • Parents wept over the loss of their children, while mothers and other female relatives cried and beat their chests in grief.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 1 July 2026
Definition of chests
Verb
  • This article is based largely on transcripts, deposition videos, and exhibits from three court cases that went to trial in 2024.
    — David Hilzenrath, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • There are also events and exhibits throughout the city all year long.
    — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
Definition of exhibits
Noun
  • Andrew Raftery Two forceful exhibitions have shown how Indian artists and presses met the cultural upheaval of the nineteenth century with lithographic prints that rendered Hindu gods more approachable and helped to galvanize national identity.
    — The New York Review of Books, The New York Review of Books, 4 July 2026
  • Alongside his acting career, Baker had, by the 1970s, established himself as a painter and sculpture with exhibitions in prominent galleries in Los Angeles, New York, and New England.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 July 2026
Definition of exhibitions
Noun
  • Since launching in 2013, the Paris company has built its business by entering some of the world’s most exceptional wardrobes, privy to everything from archival couture collections to rare Hermès handbags and vintage Céline by Phoebe Philo.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 2 July 2026
  • Old Navy's Fourth of July Sale has officially arrived, offering you a chance to refresh your summer wardrobes staples with major savings across clothing, shoes, accessories, and more.
    — Casey DelBasso, ABC News, 30 June 2026
Definition of wardrobes
Verb
  • River Bend Overlook A bend in the Little Missouri River gives this overlook its name, which also flaunts breathtaking, panoramic views of the North Unit's badlands.
    — Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 1 June 2026
  • 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
Definition of flaunts
Noun
  • Despite the hourslong delay due to approaching severe storms, audience members who returned to the venue do not appear to be deterred and are signing and dancing along to musical performances ahead of the president's address.
    — Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 5 July 2026
  • Every twenty minutes cliff divers, costumed characters, and magicians put on performances and interact with diners.
    — Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
Definition of performances

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