showcase

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noun

show·​case ˈshō-ˌkās How to pronounce showcase (audio)
Synonyms of showcase
1
: a glazed case, box, or cabinet for displaying and protecting wares in a store or articles in a museum
2
: a setting, occasion, or medium for exhibiting something or someone especially in an attractive or favorable aspect

showcase

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verb

showcased; showcasing

transitive verb

: to exhibit especially in an attractive or favorable aspect
showcase new talent

Examples of showcase in a Sentence

Noun The convention was a showcase of the company's new products. Verb The program showcases up-and-coming musicians.
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Noun
Uruguay is the focus of this year’s first look works-in-progress showcase at Locarno Pro. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 2026 SummerSlam Night 1 delivered a near-perfect showcase highlighted by the return of Randy Orton on a show filled with memorable matches. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Verb
The spa Separated from the main hotel, this historic spa showcases the centuries-old frescoes that were uncovered during the renovation. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026 Still, Ava opts for a charcoal-gray, strapless Alberta Ferretti frock to showcase her chameleonic style and capacity to surprise sartorially. — Emma Fraser, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for showcase

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1803, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1939, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of showcase was in 1803

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showcase

1 of 2 noun
show·​case -ˌkās How to pronounce showcase (audio)
: a protective glass case in which things are displayed

showcase

2 of 2 verb
: to exhibit especially in an attractive or favorable way
showcase new talent

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