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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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Released in 2016 but since discontinued, this modern riff on the iconic 1970s Royal Oak showcases a large 41 mm yellow-gold case and a silver-white grande tapisserie dial. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2026 With a foreword by fashion designer Jenna Lyons, the book showcases a variety of distinct residential projects, from city penthouses and lakeside retreats to coastal sanctuaries, culminating in their first luxury yacht project. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026 The behind-the-scenes work showcases the skill and attention that went into it. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026 Taking a look at graphically intensive games like Pragmata and Cyberpunk 2077 really showcases the monitor’s excellent contrast and color range. — Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026 Selects Encore showcases significant titles from DOC NYC’s year-round Selects screening series. — Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 14 Oct. 2026 The doc showcases Lisa’s family and friends from her home country of Thailand in a way that her time as a K-pop star didn’t often afford her. — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026 Thomas Kurian, the CEO of Google Cloud, shared the new product during a keynote address at Gemini at Work 2026 on Thursday, an annual event where Google showcases its suite of AI technology. — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026 As the name suggests, the museum showcases a rotating series of contemporary and Latin American artists. — Nikkita Nair, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

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Microdrama will be a bigger focus at this year’s edition, and ATF will keep its drama showcases running alongside accelerator and pitching programs that pair producers of new IP with development partners. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026 There have since been showcases around Chud Thai in London, The Hague and Tokyo. — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 2026 The partnership will include project showcases, producer-to-producer meetings and B2B sessions designed to identify projects with international potential and move them towards co-production. — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2026 Comedy Playground, founded by Susanna Spies in 2002, began with showcases at the Hollywood Improv and currently offers classes in North Hollywood, and the Crow, founded by Nicole Blaine and her husband Mickey, opened in Santa Monica in 2022. — Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026 Panay is known as an effusive onstage showman, making product launches a flashy, intimate affair that feels closer to Apple’s past legendary showcases than to the overwhelming Amazon events that predated him. — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026 Scrappy showcases like Sight Unseen OFFSITE and Collective Design Fair gave them direct access to the market. — Adrian Madlener, Curbed, 30 Sep. 2026 The bezel, for example, showcases grooves reminiscent of the hood of a Ferrari. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2026 Questions remain about range, latency, and performance ceilings, but WiCi's promo video at least showcases what the technology can manage, VideoCardz reports. — Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 25 Sep. 2026

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The fake Claude page displays an installation command that appears to come directly from Anthropic, the company behind Claude.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Be intentional about noticing autumn and Halloween displays on lawns and porches, which seem as popular as ever this year.

— Dana Kelley, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of displays

Noun

Meta's earnings per share are expected to have grown a whopping 460% compared to a year earlier, LSEG data shows.

— Caleigh Keating, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2026
Presley Gerber followed his mom's footsteps into modeling, being signed by IMG Models at 15 years old and walking runway shows for brands including Moschino and Dolce & Gabbana.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of shows

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General maturity—how someone presents themselves, exhibits accountability, practices focused listening and possesses emotional intelligence is essential.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Although most planets spin with their rotational axes generally upright with respect to their orbital plane, Uranus exhibits an extreme axial tilt, causing its spin to resemble something more akin to a steady roll.

— Micah Hanks, Space.com, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of exhibits

Noun

Entry to exhibitions will also be free for visitors aged 26 and under, among several other groups.

— Alessia Armenise, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026
Unlike most other recurring art exhibitions, Rubaiaya Qatar will be made up of three separate shows at three different institutions and will also include a public art component.

— Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of exhibitions

Noun

For the cover of the October 19, 2026, issue, the artist Malika Favre captures the transition of our wardrobes at the first chill of fall.

— Françoise Mouly, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
FlyQuest is aiming to reach shoppers beyond its existing fan base with clothing designed to fit into their everyday wardrobes.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of wardrobes

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Upstairs, the primary suite flaunts a projector, large walk-in closets, and a skylit bath spotlighted by a huge oval soaking tub.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 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

Definition of flaunts

Noun

Jones also described free community film screenings paired with local food and musical performances, as well as plans for dance, theater and spoken-word programming.

— Jane Horowitz, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Beyond the main stage, EXIT’s No Sleep stage hosted Charlie Sparks, BIIA, Layla Benitez, Paolo Ferrara and Olympe, while live performances from Satori and Giolì & Assia added another dimension to the weekend.

— Peony Hirwani, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2026

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