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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But nearly four years after the shocking death of drummer Taylor Hawkins, the concert was also a showcase of Foo Fighters’ essential durability: the group’s dogged yet cheerful determination to keep going no matter what.
From Los Angeles Times
The Times’ sports reporting staff selects their favorite story from 2025, a showcase of stories that hold a special place with 17 writers.
From Los Angeles Times
It showcased Barnes' ability to blend fact and fabrication creatively as well as his literary knowledge of all things French.
From BBC
First announced in October 2025, the event is part the government's effort to "restore pride in communities", and encourages applicants to showcase local visions and voices through a cultural programme.
From BBC
A standout element of the documentary is how it showcases the scale of the series' production.
From BBC
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