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as in exhibit
a public showing of objects of interest
a display of paintings by masters of French Impressionism
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2
as in demonstration
an outward and often exaggerated indication of something abstract (as a feeling) for effect
a display of sympathy that was totally phony
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as in to exhibit
to present so as to invite notice or attention
display the best items at the front of the showcase
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as in to reveal
to make known (something abstract) through outward signs
an actress who can display a great range of emotion
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Recent Examples of display
Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 12 Aug. 2025
The married couple posed in a signature prom night post with Kirke's baby bump on full display.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Antwan Staley, Hartford Courant, 11 Aug. 2025
Consumers who display symptoms should contact their healthcare provider.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Top officials—including Vice President Delcy Rodríguez, National Assembly head Jorge Rodríguez and Caracas Mayor Carmen Meléndez—marched alongside loyalists, public workers, and motorcyclist groups in defiant displays following the U.S. announcement of the unprecedented bounty.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 12 Aug. 2025
The married couple posed in a signature prom night post with Kirke's baby bump on full display.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Verb
But after uneven practice during the summer, Fields displayed confidence by taking what the defense gave him and completing short throws to Tyler Johnson and Andrew Beck.
—Antwan Staley, Hartford Courant, 11 Aug. 2025
Consumers who display symptoms should contact their healthcare provider.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for display
Noun
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The exhibit features a wide variety of media, including pottery and wood sculpture, watercolor, acrylic and oil paintings.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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The strength of the exhibit is your ability to peek into an archaeological site and the explanation about what was found here.—
Bonnie Gross,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Aug. 2025
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Learn how cacao is grown in the rainforest, watch live demonstrations of the chocolate-making process, and (of course) sample plenty of sweet treats along the way.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
4 Aug. 2025
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The desire to join law enforcement has not been the same since a summer of demonstrations in the wake of George Floyd’s death in 2020, which was preceded by the Ferguson unrest years earlier.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
4 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Court records show Betro flew back to the United States on Sept. 9, 2019, a day after the shooting.—
Chris Ramirez,
jsonline.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Hits Back at South Park Portrayal: 'Lazy' FAA registration records showed the TBM 700 was built in 2011 and listed to Meter Sky of Pullman, Washington.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Aug. 2025
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Further, staggered flashbacks reveal Corry’s lifelong anxiety over abandonment, stemming from the death of her mother in childbirth; the personal resonance of her mission at work to heal young families facing death and disease becomes poignantly clear.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
16 Aug. 2025
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But any study of Maye’s recent tape reveals a quarterback playing simply to survive at times behind bad offensive lines — his last at North Carolina and his first in New England.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Including the contest in Puerto Rico, the Heat will play six exhibition games this year.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
12 Aug. 2025
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In the short-term, Fede Valverde is expected to be fit despite missing a pre-season exhibition game with a muscle strain.—
Sam Leveridge,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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This process takes up to two weeks, and once the bat traffic has stopped, all entry points are permanently closed with caulk, hardware cloth, or flashing, depending on the material and the point of entry.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Aug. 2025
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The player bet $12.50, hit spin and watched as the symbols flashed across the screen until a jackpot message appeared.—
Helena Wegner,
Miami Herald,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Annually, Wheeler has to demonstrate his manic-zaniness by jumping out the window of a local business.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Aug. 2025
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Trump generally doesn’t hesitate to threaten other countries, as demonstrated by his tariff war.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The flamboyantly lascivious Frank-N-Furter is about to unveil his new Creature, the titular Rocky Horror (Peter Hinwood).—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
16 Aug. 2025
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Edgewater unveiled a new running back, Lake Brantley unveiled its passing offense, South Lake unveiled what Brad Lord has been already telling everyone and some of the usuals were, well, usual.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Display.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/display. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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