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showcase

[shoh-keys] / ˈʃoʊˌkeɪs /
NOUN
trial
Synonyms
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effort examination experiment investigation probation struggle testing
STRONG
analysis assay attempt audition check crack endeavor essay experience experimentation fling go hassle lick proof shakedown shot stab striving try tryout undertaking venture whack workout
WEAK
R and D dry run research and development test run trial and error trial run
VERB
display
Synonyms
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advertise boast demonstrate disclose emblazon exhibit expose feature flash flaunt illustrate open perform present promote publish represent reveal unveil
STRONG
arrange bare betray brandish evidence evince expand extend flourish glaze grandstand impart manifest model parade promulgate sport uncover unfold unfurl unmask unroll vamp
WEAK
bring to view lay bare lay out make clear make known open out set out show off spread out stretch out trot out
Antonyms
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conceal cover hide refrain withhold
STRONG
abridge contract keep lessen lower shorten shrink
WEAK
secrete
VERB
exhibit
Synonyms
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advertise demonstrate display evince express feature flaunt illustrate indicate manifest reveal show
STRONG
air brandish disclose disport evidence expose flash mark offer parade proclaim
WEAK
let it all hang out make clear make plain ostend parade wares roll out show and tell show off strut stuff trot out wave around
Antonyms
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conceal cover hide obscure withhold
VERB
flaunt
Synonyms
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advertise brandish proclaim
STRONG
air boast broadcast declare disclose display disport divulge expose flash flourish gasconade grandstand hot-dog parade reveal sport streak vaunt
WEAK
break out fan it flash about let it all hang out make a scene put on an act roll out show and tell smack with spring on throw weight around trot out wave around whip out
Antonyms
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hide
STRONG
conceal cover secrete suppress withhold
WEAK
refrain
VERB
manifest
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demonstrate embody illustrate prove reveal signify
STRONG
confirm declare display establish evidence evince expose express exteriorize externalize flash incarnate mark materialize objectify parade personalize personify proclaim show sport strut substantiate suggest utter vent voice
WEAK
let it all hang out ostend personize set forth show and tell wave around
Antonyms
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conceal hide
STRONG
contradict cover deny destroy disprove invalidate veto
WEAK
bury obscure withhold
VERB
show
Synonyms
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air demonstrate display exhibit offer present produce reveal sell
STRONG
afford arrive attend bare blazon brandish disport expose flash flaunt flourish mount parade proffer sport spread stage streak submit supply unfold unfurl unveil vaunt wave
WEAK
deal in lay bare lay out put on set out show off trot out
Antonyms
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conceal cover hide suppress take withhold
STRONG
close dissuade
WEAK
abandon deny leave alone refuse veto

Example Sentences

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But Olaf is also a showcase of China’s prowess.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Since his early days designing for Perry Ellis, fresh off a winning showcase at the Parsons School of Design’s end-of-term fashion show, Jacobs has relished throwing a wrench in the system.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

That is something Wilson has been able to showcase more and more this season, when he has often conjured something out of nothing.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Unlike other festivals that set up shop in a hot, scenic locale to showcase performers from other places around the world, Mojave Experience has a more authentic vibe.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

The showcase means that the best of the best dancers go all out for a while, in a little competition.

From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.