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showcase

[ shoh-keys ]

noun

  1. a glass case for the display and protection of articles in shops, museums, etc.
  2. an exhibit or display, usually of an ideal or representative model of something.
  3. the setting, place, or vehicle for displaying something on a trial basis:

    The club is a showcase for new comics.



verb (used with object)

showcased, showcasing.
  1. to exhibit or display.
  2. to present in or as if in an entertainment showcase:

    The bar showcases young jazz pianists.

  3. to show to best advantage:

    The part minimizes her acting ability and showcases her singing.

  4. to present as a special event:

    The TV network plans to showcase a new production of the play.

adjective

  1. prominently or proudly regarded or presented:

    a showcase city.

showcase

/ ˈʃəʊˌɪ /

noun

  1. a glass case used to display objects in a museum or shop
  2. a setting in which anything may be displayed to best advantage
“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

verb

  1. tr to exhibit or display
“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

adjective

  1. 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
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Word History and Origins

Origin of showcase1

First recorded in 1830–40; show + case 2
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The festival will feature “Working Overtime,” an exhibit curated by Kristofferson San Pablo, showcasing 19 interdisciplinary artists meditating on basketball as a lens for themes of hustle, resilience and community.

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Baeza failed to make the initial Kentucky Derby field, but trainer John Shirreffs hopes his horse will find a way into the race and showcase his potential.

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Starting next week, lots of schools engaging in spring football will begin holding showcases hoping to attract college recruiters.

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The show has been updated and expanded for the UK, showcasing 21 seasons of Versace's designs, while a new feature - Gianni Versace in London - will be added.

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Those early records showcased an ability to move between sharp satire, tender vulnerability and the experiences of Northern Ireland's "ceasefire babies" - the generation born around the Good Friday Agreement in 1998.

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