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View synonyms for showcase

showcase

[shoh-keys]

noun

  1. a glass case for the display and protection of articles in shops, museums, etc.

  2. an exhibit or display, usually of an ideal or representative model of something.

  3. the setting, place, or vehicle for displaying something on a trial basis.

    The club is a showcase for new comics.



verb (used with object)

showcased, showcasing 
  1. to exhibit or display.

  2. to present in or as if in an entertainment showcase.

    The bar showcases young jazz pianists.

  3. to show to best advantage.

    The part minimizes her acting ability and showcases her singing.

  4. to present as a special event.

    The TV network plans to showcase a new production of the play.

adjective

  1. prominently or proudly regarded or presented.

    a showcase city.

showcase

/ ˈʃəʊˌkeɪs /

noun

  1. a glass case used to display objects in a museum or shop

  2. a setting in which anything may be displayed to best advantage

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

verb

  1. (tr) to exhibit or display

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adjective

  1. displayed or meriting display as in a showcase

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of showcase1

First recorded in 1830–40; show + case 2
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Example Sentences

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The palace said they would spend their time "visiting innovative organisations that showcase growth and investment in rural areas".

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From the way she speaks of different areas with such an intrinsic care, to showcasing her unique creative eye in Tinseltown, L.A. has made her into a permanent seeker.

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On a sunny afternoon last week, a huge crowd gathered to watch models sashay and pivot, showcasing pieces from bales once discarded as unwearable or unsellable.

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"Across the country, there are new institutions, museums and spaces coming up to showcase art."

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Ironically, modern pageants trace their roots to events staged by suffragists to showcase women’s talents and contributions to society.

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