How to Use display in a Sentence

display

1 of 2 verb
  • Toys were displayed in the store window.
  • Students displayed their projects at the science fair.
  • The rookie player displayed great skill.
  • I was impressed by the care she displayed in making the flower arrangements.
  • The museum displays relics found during the excavation of the site.
  • He displayed no emotion when I told him the news.
  • Her awards are prominently displayed on the mantel.
  • The company has displayed exceptional dedication to this community.
  • How should the flag be displayed?
    Darleene Powells, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
  • French cheeses displayed in a store in Paris.
    Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
  • This means there’s a lot to display on the dial.
    Bloomberg, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
  • Some of the drawings are displayed to the left of the wall text.
    Isadora Pennington, AJC.com, 20 Mar. 2026
  • The work is displayed in churches, at homes or in chapels.
    Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Use it to pour milk, hold flowers, or display on its own.
    L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Shahilow plans to frame hers; Chutke will display hers on her desk.
    Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Fall wreaths can be displayed on a shelf, in the kitchen, or even above the mantel.
    Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2023
  • Over 120 quilts will be displayed along a trail through the park.
    Derek James, CBS News, 9 June 2026
  • Parsons displayed his elite speed and motor to get that first sack.
    Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
  • The screen displays the mode to avoid surprise data drains.
    Iyaz Akhtar, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
  • After three hours, it would have been displayed to all users, not just minors.
    Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 13 Oct. 2025
  • The best hotels have always displayed great art.
    Michelle Tchea, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2026
  • The sign can only display one image, though.
    ArsTechnica, 18 May 2026
  • Payment is made via a QR code displayed at each space.
    Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
  • One side has a fun geometric pattern to display on the bed or couch.
    L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025
  • The trailer is displayed on the roadside.
    Des Moines Register, 11 Apr. 2026
  • The league’s logo is proudly displayed on the counter at 3 o’clock and on the strap.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2025
  • The picture books are being displayed like albums at a record store.
    Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
  • Peppers with smooth skins will be less hot than peppers that display corking.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 May 2026
  • The touch screen will light up, displaying a homepage with four options.
    David English, PC Magazine, 30 Mar. 2026
  • These events are displayed in the symbols and figures printed on both sides of the coins.
    Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 28 June 2026

display

2 of 2 noun
  • Her trophies are in a display case.
  • The library's current display features locally made crafts.
  • The celebration ended with a spectacular fireworks display.
  • That charm is now on full display.
    Miriam Schwartz, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2026
  • Enough with the display of force!
    Jordan Freiman, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
  • All dolls will come in a box for display.
    Julia Gomez, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Her short blonde hair was on full display.
    Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Smith’s range, eyes and ball skills were on display on this play.
    Daniel Popper, New York Times, 17 June 2026
  • There are many more top-of-the-line, brand names in this display.
    Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 6 Apr. 2026
  • Those traits were on full display against Dyes.
    Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 22 Feb. 2026
  • The display is topped with a replica of a camel.
    Penny E Schwartz, Oc Register, 1 Mar. 2026
  • This set is ideal for both play and display.
    Alexander Cox, Space.com, 8 Oct. 2025
  • It can be hung on a wall or used as a tabletop display.
    Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Light the way to your front door with a fall candle display.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Tap the letters or the up and down carat on the display line.
    Cody Godwin, USA Today, 4 June 2026
  • Get ready for your most gorgeous front door display yet.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
  • There will also be a display of the artist’s work.
    Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
  • Pick three short, wide pumpkins for this front porch display.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Google’s recent smart displays and routers work for this as well.
    PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Make sure the cloth isn't wet enough to drip and ruin your display.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Enough of the display of power!
    Michelle Stoddart, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Enough of the display of power.
    Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Finish the display with white mums.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Small wood chairs and stools on this front porch become displays for a mix of gourds.
    Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Two were left in that raw state and put on display at the museum.
    CBS News, 4 June 2026
  • Both were on display Wednesday at their most dire.
    Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 6 May 2026
  • Get your display on the map by filling out the form below.
    Eva Wen, jsonline.com, 5 Nov. 2025
  • This season, the effects of that rule will be on full display.
    Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2026
  • In Madrid, the display bought the 47-year-old more time.
    James Horncastle, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
  • This is Britain’s soft power on display.
    Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026

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