showcase
[shoh-keys]
- 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.
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- 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.
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- prominently or proudly regarded or presented: a showcase city.
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Origin of showcase
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Related Words for showcasing
reveal, signify, prove, embody, demonstrate, illustrate, exhibit, sell, offer, air, produce, display, present, boast, represent, perform, emblazon, flash, feature, publishExamples from the Web for showcasing
Contemporary Examples of showcasing
This video remedies that injustice, showcasing an owl doing a butterfly stroke in Lake Michigan.
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December 7, 2014
The film was praised for showcasing the many unsung heroes of the movement who were ignored by previous film makers.
Honoring The Late John Doar, A Nearly Forgotten Hero Of The Civil Rights EraGary May
November 15, 2014
“[Amazon] should be showcasing ‘Tom and Jerry’ among classic movies in a way that gives them cultural context,” he said.
Now, Cubaocho is a cultural hub in Little Havana, showcasing local art and music.
Gathering veterans noted a focus on showcasing talented younger poets and musicians.
After 30 Years of Growth, the Cowboy Poetry Festival Tries to Keep Its Pioneer SpiritJohn L. Smith
February 8, 2014
showcase
- a glass case used to display objects in a museum or shop
- a setting in which anything may be displayed to best advantage
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- (tr) to exhibit or display
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- displayed or meriting display as in a showcase
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Word Origin and History for showcasing
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