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
showcased; showcasing
: 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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Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 18 Apr. 2025
In a growing trend, lots of schools are holding showcases next month to attract college coaches and inviting opponents to play in seven-on-seven competitions while using free food as an incentive to get the college recruiters to show up, from barbecue to crawfish on the menu.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2025
Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2025
Official Classic Cruise: Don’t miss the highlight on Saturday evening, where 200 classic cars cruise through the streets, showcasing their beauty in motion.
—Rowan Briggs, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Netflix is once again hosting a showcase of up-and-coming comedians for its annual Netflix Is a Joke Festival.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 18 Apr. 2025
In a growing trend, lots of schools are holding showcases next month to attract college coaches and inviting opponents to play in seven-on-seven competitions while using free food as an incentive to get the college recruiters to show up, from barbecue to crawfish on the menu.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2025
Verb
Abu Dhabi's opulent and over-the-top experiences are abundant throughout the city and are showcased in a more conservative manner than seen in Dubai.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2025
Official Classic Cruise: Don’t miss the highlight on Saturday evening, where 200 classic cars cruise through the streets, showcasing their beauty in motion.
—Rowan Briggs, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2025
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“Showcase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/showcase. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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showcase
1 of 2 noun
show·case
-ˌkās 
: 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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