on display

phrase

: put somewhere for people to see : in a display
Autographed baseballs are on display at the show.
Only a few of the artifacts will go on display.

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Nearly 180 works of Cézanne are on display at the Grand Palais. — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026 Indeed, the side of Eco most on display during the conference, in the form of both personal anecdotes and public tributes, was that of a teacher who loved and cared deeply about his students. — Bartolomeo Sala, The Dial, 29 Sep. 2026 But the poster board on display was quickly taken down by Schmitt's staff and Smith asked to see it again. — Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026 The open space connects with a dining area, where traces of Somerset House’s DNA are on display. — Keith Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on display

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“On display.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20display. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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