SHOWCASES Synonyms: 104 Similar and Opposite Words

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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

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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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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The title track showcases piano while Bowen laments the friends and family who stood by him throughout his career. — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2026 The result showcases Li Auto’s efforts to improve efficiency through its own battery-pack design, electric drive motors and silicon carbide power electronics, while shifting away from CATL as a battery supplier. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026 The medieval-period romance showcases British star Olivia Colman as a spinster fishmonger who commissions a wicker husband (Alexander Skarsgard). — Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 23 Oct. 2026 Pink shorts sales were also up 392 percent year-over-year, which Gymshark noted showcases the consumer demand for statement hues from the brand. — Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026 Entertainment options abound on the lower level, where a crimson velvet theater showcases a fireplace hood signed over the years by iconic stars like Elvis Presley and Rita Moreno. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2026 The behind-the-scenes work showcases the skill and attention that went into it. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026 Taking a look at graphically intensive games like Pragmata and Cyberpunk 2077 really showcases the monitor’s excellent contrast and color range. — Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026 The doc showcases Lisa’s family and friends from her home country of Thailand in a way that her time as a K-pop star didn’t often afford her. — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026

Noun

Robotics initiatives fail when they are framed as technology showcases. — Rodrigo Madanes, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026 In 2026, programs have the option to use shot clocks during varsity showcases and invitational tournaments in all conferences, if coaches agree on its usage. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Oct. 2026 Microdrama will be a bigger focus at this year’s edition, and ATF will keep its drama showcases running alongside accelerator and pitching programs that pair producers of new IP with development partners. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026 There have since been showcases around Chud Thai in London, The Hague and Tokyo. — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 2026 The partnership will include project showcases, producer-to-producer meetings and B2B sessions designed to identify projects with international potential and move them towards co-production. — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2026 Comedy Playground, founded by Susanna Spies in 2002, began with showcases at the Hollywood Improv and currently offers classes in North Hollywood, and the Crow, founded by Nicole Blaine and her husband Mickey, opened in Santa Monica in 2022. — Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026 Panay is known as an effusive onstage showman, making product launches a flashy, intimate affair that feels closer to Apple’s past legendary showcases than to the overwhelming Amazon events that predated him. — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026 Scrappy showcases like Sight Unseen OFFSITE and Collective Design Fair gave them direct access to the market. — Adrian Madlener, Curbed, 30 Sep. 2026

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Verb

The message also displays what looks like the official Social Security website address.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
Listen displays album artwork and playback information, while Climate illustrates cabin airflow and seat temperature.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of displays

Noun

Perhaps that’s why the guest count at his SoFi shows was so thin compared to others.

— Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 25 Oct. 2026
The company is planning to launch a handful of new shows over the next few months, with a longer-term goal of having 12-16 channels led by creators who are subject matter experts.

— Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of shows

Verb

Their presence provides evidence that the organic assembly exhibits the distinctive properties of a topological quantum material.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
Under Burgum's 2025 campaign, signs, books, films and exhibits covering topics such as slavery, climate change and the massacre of Native Americans were flagged and removed from national parks and monuments nationwide.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of exhibits

Noun

One of the world’s most prestigious contemporary art fairs, Art Basel includes exhibitions by 211 international galleries at Paris’ Grand Palais.

— Elitsa Gadeva, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Plans call for a fan-accessible research library and physical archive, a digital preservation hub, galleries devoted to Garcia’s art and instruments and exhibitions exploring the blues, folk, country and jazz traditions that shaped him.

— SPIN Staff, SPIN, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of exhibitions

Noun

Three additional bedrooms include one with custom cabinetry and floor-to-ceiling wardrobes.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2026
Originally made for outdoor work, these practical coats have found their way onto runways and into everyday wardrobes.

— Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of wardrobes

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Upstairs, the primary suite flaunts a projector, large walk-in closets, and a skylit bath spotlighted by a huge oval soaking tub.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of flaunts

Noun

Those activities could include exhibitions, workshops, performances and other creative experiences throughout downtown.

— Donald Fountain, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Western Kentucky transfer Koron Hayward anchored that defensive effort with one of the best performances by a defensive lineman in program history.

— Neil Nakahodo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2026

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