SHOWCASES Synonyms: 104 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

present tense third-person singular of showcase

as in displays

to present in a favorable or attractive manner Applicants are asked to submit writing samples that showcase their creativity. The restaurant's varied menu showcases the chef's eclectic culinary background.

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noun

plural of showcase

as in shows

an occasion for presenting someone or something in an attractive or favorable way The concert proved to be an excellent showcase for local musicians looking to attract a national audience. Actors are invited to participate in a theatrical showcase this Friday.

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a storage case that is used for displaying objects In the years since he began collecting fossils, his showcase has become quite a sight to behold.

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Aubergine from Relais & Châteaux grand chef Justin Cogley features an eight-course tasting menu that changes daily and showcases the local region’s bounty with an elevated French flare. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026 The 800-acre River Wildlife Nature Preserve showcases a breathtaking canvas of blazing autumn colors, winding rivers and peaceful meadows, perfect for reconnecting with nature. — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 The tour, which began in 1999, showcases Slamdance titles to different audiences around the country, expanding their reach beyond the traditional film hubs of Los Angeles and New York. — Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026 This spectacular new image from the James Webb Space Telescope showcases the brilliant majesty of the Carina Nebula, a giant cloud of dust and gas found 7,500 light-years away in the constellation Carina. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 7 Aug. 2026 The library’s exterior showcases the scenery Roosevelt loved. — Alicia Underlee Nelson, Midwest Living, 7 Aug. 2026 The Surry County Wine Trail showcases more than 15 wineries and vineyards, plus a handful of breweries. — Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026 While the video showcases the robot’s apparent ladder-climbing capability, Figure has not disclosed technical details about the underlying system, and the demonstration has not been independently verified. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026 Episode two showcases meteoric ascents, bringing together one of the most buzzy young actors and a phenom from the NHL. — Thr Staff, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 2026

Noun

Look up the dates for your child’s grade-specific showcases, orchestra concerts, or art nights. — Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 16 Aug. 2026 The event continues along Woodward Avenue with displays, vehicle showcases and thousands of automotive enthusiasts expected to participate throughout the weekend. — Hannah McIlree, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026 One of New Nordic Films’ hottest showcases, the Nordic Co-Production Market (NCPM) will platform 21 titles in development, picked among more than 120 submissions, a record level on par with 2025, according to head of industry Gyda Velvin Myklebust. — Annika Pham, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026 At the recent showcases at Randall's Island - 65 boys participated on Saturday, July 26, as did 65 girls on Sunday, July 27. — Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 The organizers added taiko drum performances, Japanese flower arrangement demonstrations, calligraphy showcases and other staples of the culture, which have remained core to the festival over more than six decades. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026 The event includes concerts, art showcases and educational activities, according to organizers. — Jessie Dimartino, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026 Comedy Central became one of TV’s most reliable stand-up farm systems beginning in the 1990s, implementing a mix of showcases, half-hours, roasts, late-night blocks and festival tie-ins to elevate the medium. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 30 July 2026 The league wants showcases like Griffey’s to be part of a groundswell of support that will eventually yield more talent. — Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 17 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for showcases

Verb

Both displays support adaptive brightness for automatic adjustments based on the ambient lighting and reach a maximum output of 3,000 nits, which is plenty bright, even when viewed in direct sunlight.

— Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 15 Aug. 2026
Adjacent to the shrine is the Yushukan Museum, which displays wartime artifacts.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of displays

Noun

Three women lay passed out on the sidewalk, their chests slowly rising and falling, while fellow addicts stepped over them and dealers made sales.

— Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026
Testers with fuller chests noted that the Spanx minimizer bra keeps the bust centered and lifted rather than pushing it outward, creating a more streamlined silhouette under clothing compared to some minimizers.

— Jenny Berg, InStyle, 29 July 2026

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Learn about the area’s earliest Native American inhabitants, the Saura, plus exhibits about the area’s granite quarrying, farming, and textile industries.

— Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026
The historical site has picnic areas and Courage Trail, which exhibits along the trail details about the Battle of Island Mound.

— Zuri Primos July 26, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026

Definition of exhibits

Noun

The bill included exemptions for several non-cockfighting purposes, including food production, educational programs, animal shelters and exhibitions.

— Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 2026
There’ll still be animal exhibitions and a junior livestock auction, too, along with pony and camel rides and a petting zoo.

— Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of exhibitions

Noun

The wardrobes, however spacious, were creaky; none of the typical five-star tech touches are present—no Nespresso machine, no Dyson hair dryer, no in-wall USB outlets, though there is a charging dock.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
Bamps has also had to do things like increase the size of the wardrobes so clients can travel with all their clothing and work out ways to display their favorite artwork or vase.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of wardrobes

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Go for something more subtle and the Emira flaunts its crisp curves and wedgy profile, doing a convincing impression of a full-fledged supercar.

— Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 22 July 2026
River Bend Overlook A bend in the Little Missouri River gives this overlook its name, which also flaunts breathtaking, panoramic views of the North Unit's badlands.

— Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 1 June 2026

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