showcase
Americannoun
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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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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
Etymology
Origin of showcase
Example Sentences
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And it just is so funny to me to see them kind of being showcased in this way.
From Los Angeles Times
Manchester artist Stanley Chow, who curated the trail, said he was "immensely proud" to showcase some of the artistic talent on show across the North West.
From BBC
The five-day summit features policy discussions, start-up showcases and closed-door meetings on AI governance, infrastructure and innovation.
From BBC
Ensuring Rodri has the space to showcase his passing quality is essential.
From BBC
The Olympics are an incredible showcase but also a pinhole sample—a once-every-four-years event in which glory and disaster can come down to hundredths of seconds.
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