grandstand vs showcase

grandstand

verb
  • To behave dramatically or showily to impress an audience or observers; to pander to a crowd. 

noun
  • The audience at a public event. 

  • The seating area at a stadium or arena; the bleachers. 

showcase

verb
  • To display, demonstrate, show, or present. 

noun
  • A case for displaying merchandise or valuable items. 

  • A setting, occasion, or medium for exhibiting something or someone, especially in an attractive or favorable aspect. 

How often have the words grandstand and showcase occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )