showcase

Glass display cabinet

A showcase is a glass case for displaying items, especially in stores or museums.

More broadly, it's any setting that highlights something's best qualities: The tournament was a showcase for young talent.

As a verb, to showcase is to present prominently or favorably: The exhibition showcases local artists.

display

exhibit

Item publicly displayed

pedestal · gallery · museum · collection · curio · glassware · collectibles · specimen · artifact · trophy

promotion

highlight

Most notable part

  • featureDistinguishing quality or element
  • spotlightConcentrated illumination source
  • unveilReveal something hidden

launch · premiere · introduce · debut · advertise · publicize · promote · display · demonstrate · present

performance

audition

Trial performance for selection

festival · revue · competition · pageant · finale · act · performance · stage · spotlight · premiere

venue

gallery

Space for displaying artwork

expo · convention · pavilion · arena · theater · auditorium · atrium · lobby · foyer · storefront

achievement

award

Honor given for merit

honors · recognition · accomplishment · milestone · triumph · distinction · merit · championship · certificate · victory

Categories
Opposites
visibility/display

showcasehide

Conceal or pelt

conceal · obscure · cloak · camouflage · cover up

pride/shame

showcasebury

Place beneath soil

suppress · hush up · disown · downplay · disavow

emphasis/de-emphasis

showcasedownplay

Diminish perceived importance

play down · de-emphasize · bury · understate · minimize

Family

showcases, showcased, showcasing

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G