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showcase

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈʃoʊˌkeɪs// UK //ʃˈəʊkeɪs// show·case

n. an event or place that shows the best qualities of something or someone. You use it when you want to highlight how good a person's skills or a product's features are.

n. a setting, occasion, or display that exhibits the best qualities or features of something. Often used metaphorically to describe events that highlight talent or innovation.


SIMPLE

The exhibition is a great showcase for local artists.

CONTEXTUAL

The annual technology fair serves as a showcase for the latest advancements in renewable energy and sustainable design.

COMPLEX

While the festival was intended as a showcase for independent cinema, it ultimately became a platform for established directors to experiment with shorter, more avant-garde formats.

Synonyms
Origin

From show + case.

Usage

Often used with the preposition 'for' to indicate the subject being displayed.

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