showcase
a glass case for the display and protection of articles in shops, museums, etc.
an exhibit or display, usually of an ideal or representative model of something.
the setting, place, or vehicle for displaying something on a trial basis: The club is a showcase for new comics.
to exhibit or display.
to present in or as if in an entertainment showcase: The bar showcases young jazz pianists.
to show to best advantage: The part minimizes her acting ability and showcases her singing.
to present as a special event: The TV network plans to showcase a new production of the play.
prominently or proudly regarded or presented: a showcase city.
Origin of showcase
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How to use showcase in a sentence
It showcases a variety of plants native to California and is open to the public during daylight hours.
Berkeley: A City That Fights for the Rights of All | LGBTQ-Editor | November 20, 2020 | No Straight NewsThe opening showcase celebrates the centennial of the 19th Amendment.
The best things to do — virtually and in person — while social distancing in the D.C. area | Fritz Hahn, Hau Chu | November 12, 2020 | Washington PostHe showcased his competence as a mobile quarterback, scrambling for large gains.
Taulia Tagovailoa responded after a rough opener and now Maryland’s offense is rolling | Emily Giambalvo | November 11, 2020 | Washington PostWhile we are still awaiting our Ivy Park x Adidas gift box in the mail, celebrities have been showcasing their sporty chic looks on social media these last few weeks.
Monique Is The Latest To Receive The Ivy Park Gift Box | Joe Colucci | November 9, 2020 | Essence.com“This showcases that we still have a violence problem in Baltimore City, and BPD is engaged and will be further engaged with the individuals who are carrying that out just like they were doing here today,” Scott said.
Baltimore police fatally shot person who fired at officers, commissioner says | Emily Davies | November 9, 2020 | Washington Post
Since 2002, the Whitney has showcased net-based work on its Artport.
He has showcased his dramedic acting in short films like Gregory Go Boom and Eat, both directed by Janicza Bravo.
Brett Gelman Has Dinner with Your Favorite TV Sidekicks | Rich Goldstein | April 24, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe international model showcased her voice in an ad campaign for Lipton iced tea that appeared in Japan.
Miranda Kerr Records Elvis Cover, Beyonce Performs in Versace | The Fashion Beast Team | February 24, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST"It is an amazing opportunity to be showcased to a wider audience and to create something original," said Gupta.
Among the images showcased are several vignettes, both vintage and recent.
Photographer Raymond Depardon Captures the ‘Sweet Moments’ | Sarah Moroz | November 15, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTThe Encyclopdie showcased new directions of thought in all branches of intellectual activity.
The Civilization of Illiteracy | Mihai Nadin
British Dictionary definitions for showcase
/ (ˈʃəʊˌkeɪs) /
a glass case used to display objects in a museum or shop
a setting in which anything may be displayed to best advantage
(tr) to exhibit or display
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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