on display
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: 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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The recent decision to assault Gaza City, where a number of the 20 living hostages are believed to be held, only added to the fury on display on Sunday.
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Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
All of those attributes were on display against the Blue Jackets on Saturday.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
Despite the bold tones and sculptural silhouettes on display, the beauty direction stayed pared-back and refined, focused on skincare, highlighting Prada Beauty’s skincare line.
—Kristine Kwak, StyleCaster, 28 Sep. 2025
It’s held in the Cove area, where art and photos are also on display for attendees to immerse themselves in the area’s rich coastal culture.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
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Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
All of those attributes were on display against the Blue Jackets on Saturday.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
Despite the bold tones and sculptural silhouettes on display, the beauty direction stayed pared-back and refined, focused on skincare, highlighting Prada Beauty’s skincare line.
—Kristine Kwak, StyleCaster, 28 Sep. 2025
It’s held in the Cove area, where art and photos are also on display for attendees to immerse themselves in the area’s rich coastal culture.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
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“On display.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20display. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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