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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Blue carried 15 times for a game-high 75 yards, putting his quickness and athleticism on display. Jon MacHota, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026 Both were on display as Hernandez outpointed Veron over 10 rounds. Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 Kennerly's work will also be on display at the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library beginning October 3rd for a three-month exhibition. ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026 Works created by painters, sculptors, ceramicists, and fashion designers are all on display, making the space feel as much a cultural showcase as a luxury retreat. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 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 25 Aug. 2026.

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