showcase

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/ ˈʃoʊˌkeɪs /

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noun

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.

verb (used with object), show·cased, show·cas·ing.

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.

adjective

prominently or proudly regarded or presented: a showcase city.

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Origin of showcase

First recorded in 1830–40; show + case²

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Example sentences from the Web for showcasing

This video remedies that injustice, showcasing an owl doing a butterfly stroke in Lake Michigan.
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The film was praised for showcasing the many unsung heroes of the movement who were ignored by previous film makers.
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“[Amazon] should be showcasing ‘Tom and Jerry’ among classic movies in a way that gives them cultural context,” he said.
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Now, Cubaocho is a cultural hub in Little Havana, showcasing local art and music.
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Gathering veterans noted a focus on showcasing talented younger poets and musicians.
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British Dictionary definitions for showcasing

showcase

/ (ˈʃəʊˌkeɪs) /

noun

a glass case used to display objects in a museum or shop

a setting in which anything may be displayed to best advantage

verb

(tr) to exhibit or display

adjective

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

showcase

noun

verb (used with object), show·cased, show·cas·ing.

adjective

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Words related to showcase

Words nearby showcase

Origin of showcase

Example sentences from the Web for showcasing

British Dictionary definitions for showcasing

noun

verb

adjective