as in to show
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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as in show
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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as in chest
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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Recent Examples of showcase
Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2025
Similarly, after a very funny start, Juliette Lewis gets fewer opportunities to showcase her underrated talent for physical comedy; this isn’t her Substance, but a similar Demi Moore-style vehicle surely can’t be far away.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 24 Jan. 2025
Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 22 Jan. 2025
Among these talented artists is Jessica Davis, who stands at the forefront of the community, exemplifying the perfect showcase of a traditional expertise and with new-age style that has become synonymous with Memphis hair culture.
—Stixx Mathews, Essence, 22 Jan. 2025
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Verb
That thickness in the air, where the rhythm work wraps you like a sleeping bag, served as an unexpected stage for Altura to showcase his rapid-fire fret work.
—Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2025
Similarly, after a very funny start, Juliette Lewis gets fewer opportunities to showcase her underrated talent for physical comedy; this isn’t her Substance, but a similar Demi Moore-style vehicle surely can’t be far away.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 24 Jan. 2025
Noun
The Girl from Missouri is a grand showcase for Harlow’s expert mix of seductive comedy and poignant humanity.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 22 Jan. 2025
Among these talented artists is Jessica Davis, who stands at the forefront of the community, exemplifying the perfect showcase of a traditional expertise and with new-age style that has become synonymous with Memphis hair culture.
—Stixx Mathews, Essence, 22 Jan. 2025
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Verb
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Kuleba urged the British government, and Lammy, to rediscover the diplomatic zest that the U.K. had shown in the early months of the invasion.—
Sam Knight,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
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The Google Family Link app can show you where in the world your family members are.—
David Nield,
WIRED,
20 Jan. 2025
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The exhibit also provides an intimate look at how the writer struggled with class restrictions during the Regency period.—
Cat Sposato,
AFAR Media,
17 Jan. 2025
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The site, which documents the legacy of slavery in America, uses first-person narratives, art, educational exhibits, and interactive media to tell a comprehensive story.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
15 Jan. 2025
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Standing or sitting, put the palms of your hands together in front of your chest, at chest height, as if praying.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2025
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Signs and symptoms include a cough that lasts for three weeks or longer, coughing up blood or phlegm, chest pain, weakness, fatigue, weight loss, loss of appetite, fever, chills and night sweats, according to the CDC.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
28 Jan. 2025
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Sailors displayed the highest levels of teamwork, adaptability, and courage—qualities that make our Navy the finest in the world.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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The museum displays the rudimentary equipment and clothing that alpinists once used and showcases their great achievements in conquering mountains here and abroad.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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The work would garner him first prize at the Audubon Artists exhibition in 1946, a recognition that propelled his career.—
Patrick Salland,
Kansas City Star,
20 Jan. 2025
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When innovation flourishes so does a desire for design, as evidenced by the success of the Atlanta Design Festival, which launched in 2007 and brings exhibitions, expert panels, and architecture tours to the community.—
Amelia Mularz,
Architectural Digest,
17 Jan. 2025
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Set amid Argentina’s Dirty War of the 1980s, the film follows Valentín, a political prisoner played by Diego Luna, who shares a cell with Molina, played by Tonatiuh, a window dresser convicted of public indecency.—
Chris Gardner,
The Hollywood Reporter,
26 Jan. 2025
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He is distracted from his pain each night as his window dresser cellmate paints a vivid picture by re-telling his favorite MGM-style musical.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
25 Jan. 2025
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Kick-starting her career as an anchor and reporter at various local news stations in Phoenix and Los Angeles throughout the '90s and early 2000s, the mother of three never shied away from flaunting her curves.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
Fox News,
24 Jan. 2025
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In a world where most players flaunt luxury vehicles, Brown's choice of a humble sedan caught everyone off guard and sparked plenty of conversation.—
Nathan Kamal,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
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Bowersox’s presentation was part of the Box Lunch Talk speaker series from the Carroll County Historical Society, which also celebrates the county’s 188th birthday.—
Thomas Goodwin Smith,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Jan. 2025
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Every season, the French label draws an A-list crowd of attendees, and this morning’s presentation at the Grand Palais was certainly no different.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Showcase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showcase. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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