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showcase

9 definitions • 13 examples
1
a container with glass sides in which valuable or important objects are kept so that they can be looked at without being touched, damaged, or stolen
2
a situation or event that makes it possible for the best features of something to be seen:

Examples:

The Venice Film Festival has always been the showcase of Italian cinema.
The exhibition is an annual showcase for British design and innovation.
3
to show the best qualities or parts of something:

Examples:

The main aim of the exhibition is to showcase British design.
4
a cabinet, usually of glass, in which objects are kept that are valuable or easily broken:

Examples:

a jeweler’s showcase
5
a place or event where something, esp. something new, can be shown or performed:

Examples:

The Sundance Film Festival is an especially sympathetic showcase for unusual films.
6
to show the best qualities or parts of something:

Examples:

In the opening set, he showcased his own songs.
7
a situation or an event that makes it possible for the best features of something to be seen:

Examples:

a showcase for sth The North American International Auto Show is a showcase for new technologies related to driving.
a showcase of sth The expo will be the largest showcase of green building products ever held.
The forum included a technology showcase, during which participants were provided with hands-on demonstrations.
530 acres of land will be transformed into a showcase city.
8
in a store, museum, etc., a glass box in which products or objects can be displayed:

Examples:

They smashed a glass showcase, took 12 pieces of jewellery and fled.
9
to show what someone or something is like, especially their best qualities or features:

Examples:

We wanted a season that would showcase all the different kinds of things we do.
The 10 finalists are asked a question before judges decide who best showcased her personality and capabilities.

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