showcase
Americannoun
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showcases
plural
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a glass case for the display and protection of articles in shops, museums, etc.
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an exhibit or display, usually of an ideal or representative model of something.
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the setting, place, or vehicle for displaying something on a trial basis.
The club is a showcase for new comics.
verb (used with object)
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showcases,
present (3rd person singular)
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showcased,
past participle, past
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showcasing
present participle
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to exhibit or display.
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to present in or as if in an entertainment showcase.
The bar showcases young jazz pianists.
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to show to best advantage.
The part minimizes her acting ability and showcases her singing.
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to present as a special event.
The TV network plans to showcase a new production of the play.
adjective
noun
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a glass case used to display objects in a museum or shop
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a setting in which anything may be displayed to best advantage
verb
adjective
Other Word Forms
Inflected Forms
Nouns
Participles
Conjugated Forms
Present
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showcasesimple
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showcasessimple
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have showcasedperfect
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has showcasedperfect
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am showcasingprogressive
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are showcasingprogressive
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is showcasingprogressive
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have been showcasingperfect progressive
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has been showcasingperfect progressive
Past
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showcasedsimple
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had showcasedperfect
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was showcasingprogressive
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were showcasingprogressive
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had been showcasingperfect progressive
Future
Etymology
Origin of showcase
Explanation
A chef who crafts an elaborate seven-course meal featuring their finest dishes has created a culinary showcase, highlighting their skills and talents in the kitchen. To showcase means to put on an impressive presentation, typically referring to skills and talents. The word can be used as both a noun and a verb. As a noun, it refers to an event or exhibit that highlights the best features, like a student art showcase or a talent show. As a verb, it means to prominently exhibit something, such as showcasing your skills in a presentation or new products at a trade fair.
Vocabulary lists containing showcase
Example Sentences
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A city centre, once so scarred by sectarian violence that it was barricaded off every night, was turned into one big, pedestrianised stage to showcase all its traditions.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
Here are the biggest reveals and takeaways from Disney’s studios showcase.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2026
At the Mala Wangzi facility, an employee livestreamed the factory floor to showcase its hygienic conditions.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
Aston Villa may have lost the Uefa Super Cup 2-1 to Paris St-Germain in Salzburg on Wednesday but the striker made an impressive impact after finally getting the chance to showcase his talent.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
“I have an announcement. Poplar Springs Middle has an international festival coming up soon. We have been invited to showcase our cooking club.”
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
It's a bravura performance that showcases her facility with melody and arrangement - and she essentially recreates it live on stage at the O2.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
“I wish they were more popular. It’s really hard to get education out there on healthcare benefits. There’s no effective way that showcases how to make good use of those funds,” Walsh said.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026
Even the country’s athletes—once prized showcases of national prowess and beneficiaries of government support—are struggling to survive, said Yesenia Kindelán, a Cuban national judo champion and the wife of the baseball player, Jorge Ruiz.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
It also showcases rare collectible furniture, including pieces by woodworker George Nakashima.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
My third selection, also related to death, showcases yet another tone and style, and stands as further proof that good writing does not fit into a single formula.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
The six-season role showcased her acting and singing abilities and earned her two Golden Globe nominations.
From Salon ● Aug. 17, 2026
Wearing a life vest that showcased his toned arms, Macron cut a sporty figure as he vacationed at the Bregancon Fort, the presidential retreat, during France's August summer break.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
It was somewhat unexpected given his lack of experience, but it showcased the belief that then manager Ian Baraclough showed in Charles.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
For nearly five decades, they served up diner classics like steak and eggs and a hearty stack of pancakes while infusing the meals with touches that showcased their Chinese heritage.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
Every gymnast had to perform the same routine, which was set by the US AG and showcased all the skills you had to master for each level.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
He said: "This is a brilliant example of a local catch staying local, reducing the need to transport fish long distances and showcasing the quality of the Cornish sardine."
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
A slew of new series showcasing the many facets of Los Angeles provide a tangible reminder of why Hollywood became, and should remain, the capital of the entertainment business.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
In a TV interview, Savannah, 54, revealed her fear and sorrow about what she might have risked by showcasing her mother to the wider world.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
At least three firm were showcasing so-called agentic phones at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai this weekend -- heralding what may be to come.
From Barron's ● Jul. 19, 2026
There was a collage of pictures underneath showcasing what looked like a heavier, darker-skinned version of my dad.
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
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