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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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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
Freya Drohan,
InStyle,
30 June 2026
With a little maintenance, your garden can be on full display again.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
30 June 2026
Tushaar Kuthiala,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
29 June 2026
Also, the Sheriff’s Office honored Murphy with a memorial permanently displayed within the Patrol Division.
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Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
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Everything about Lauren Sánchez and Jeff Bezos's coupling has been a display of more is more.
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Freya Drohan,
InStyle,
30 June 2026
With a little maintenance, your garden can be on full display again.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
30 June 2026
Verb
The team displayed impressive form in the preliminary tournament qualifiers, winning all eight of its matches, scoring 37 goals, and defeating four-time World Cup champions Italy twice.
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Tushaar Kuthiala,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
29 June 2026
Also, the Sheriff’s Office honored Murphy with a memorial permanently displayed within the Patrol Division.
—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
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As a concept, the trucks seem to be inspired by the Freedom Train of the 1976 bicentennial, which carried founding documents and other historical exhibits around the country.
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The exhibit unfolded in partnership with Home of Football, a new cultural destination dedicated to the globally beloved game, which opened in the heart of New York’s design district between Chelsea and Hudson Yards on Monday.
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The lawsuit stems from three demonstrations that Kil attended beginning in February 2024.
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Some research groups have converged on lightweight wearable capture, with Meta's Project Aria glasses being one example of systems being used for collecting first-person human demonstrations.
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In fact, research shows that when given the choice, on-site work remains the least popular option across every age range according to Gallup.
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The younger James, who was drafted in the second round in 2024 to form the first father-son duo in NBA history, showed steady improvement during his second season.
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Studies reveal a growing 'proximity bias,' where in-office employees are more likely to receive promotions and recognition, with career prospects for remote workers declining.
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The alleged rape was reported by The Athletic in May, though the identity of the player was not revealed at the time.
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The institution has grown into one of the region’s premier history museums, featuring historic homes, gardens, archives and exhibitions.
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The exhibition also included a retrospective display of eight landmark creations released over the brand’s three decades, highlighting the evolution of Roberto Coin's design language.
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Currently in London while her fiancé Harry Styles performs 12 days at Wembley Stadium as part of his Together, Together tour, Kravitz made time to attend a very British garden party in the blazing sun—looking every bit of a bride-to-be, and flashing her engagement ring in the process.
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WSo what happens if lightning starts flashing during a World Cup match in KC?
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Alnaji was part of a pro-Palestinian group protesting over the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza and Kessler was demonstrating in support of Israel, authorities have said.
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The resulting bio-char demonstrated a heating value of 29 MJ/kg, meaning that burning 1 kg of the fuel will provide 29 MJ of thermal energy.
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Between the budget approved that year and the spending proposal Newsom unveiled in January, spending from the state’s main operating fund had grown by over $100 billion, or 70%.
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Last week, OpenAI unveiled its first custom AI chip designed to run ChatGPT, Codex and other models more efficiently than existing hardware.
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“Display.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/display. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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