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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The biggest names in technology joined little-known startups in using this year’s Super Bowl to showcase their latest artificial intelligence products.
To showcase the “music, dance styles and feeling of the 1990s,” the ISU pointed them to pop, techno, hip-hop and grunge rock.
The Envelope invited editors from each film to break down a pivotal scene that showcased their craft.
From Los Angeles Times
They travelled the country together showcasing his Musical Hall act "Leo Selwyn the Handcuff Prince", with Roberts as his glamorous assistant.
From BBC
"We receive no public money, so the free room they provide for seven events a year is vital to showcase the best UK poets alongside local ones."
From BBC
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