on display

idiom

: 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 open shelf keeps decorations on display and TV remotes handy, while the two drawers underneath offer chic hiding spots for clutter when unexpected guests stop by. Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026 Their lethal press was once again on display Tuesday as the visiting Cavers earned a critical 49-35 Eastern League win over Patrick Henry. Breven Honda, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026 Currently on display within the Minerals and Earth Science Collection are toxic, radioactive specimens that could potentially kill people, as well as a meteorite that fell in Pennsylvania several years ago. Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 21 Jan. 2026 Both exhibitions will be on display from April 17 to July 18. Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 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 23 Jan. 2026.

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