DIS PLAY Synonyms: 104 Similar and Opposite Words

Q: How is the word 'display' different from other verbs like it?

Some common synonyms of display are exhibit , expose , flaunt , parade , and show . While all these words mean "to present so as to invite notice or attention," display emphasizes putting in a position where others may see to advantage. // display sale items

Q: When is 'exhibit' a more appropriate choice than 'display'?

While the synonyms exhibit and display are close in meaning, exhibit stresses putting forward prominently or openly. // exhibit paintings at a gallery

Q: Where would 'expose' be a reasonable alternative to 'display'?

The synonyms expose and display are sometimes interchangeable, but expose suggests bringing forth from concealment and displaying. // sought to expose the hypocrisy of the town fathers

Q: When is it sensible to use 'flaunt' instead of 'display'?

Although the words flaunt and display have much in common, flaunt suggests a shameless, boastful, often offensive parading. // nouveaux riches flaunting their wealth

Q: When could 'parade' be used to replace 'display'?

The meanings of parade and display largely overlap; however, parade implies an ostentatious or arrogant displaying. // parading their piety for all to see

Q: When would 'show' be a good substitute for 'display'?

In some situations, the words show and display are roughly equivalent. However, show implies no more than enabling another to see or examine. // showed her snapshots to the whole group

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noun

Definition of display

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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verb

di-ˈsplā

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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How is the word display different from other verbs like it?

Some common synonyms of display are exhibit, expose, flaunt, parade, and show. While all these words mean "to present so as to invite notice or attention," display emphasizes putting in a position where others may see to advantage.

display sale items

When is exhibit a more appropriate choice than display?

While the synonyms exhibit and display are close in meaning, exhibit stresses putting forward prominently or openly.

exhibit paintings at a gallery

Where would expose be a reasonable alternative to display?

The synonyms expose and display are sometimes interchangeable, but expose suggests bringing forth from concealment and displaying.

sought to expose the hypocrisy of the town fathers

When is it sensible to use flaunt instead of display?

Although the words flaunt and display have much in common, flaunt suggests a shameless, boastful, often offensive parading.

nouveaux riches flaunting their wealth

When could parade be used to replace display?

The meanings of parade and display largely overlap; however, parade implies an ostentatious or arrogant displaying.

parading their piety for all to see

When would show be a good substitute for display?

In some situations, the words show and display are roughly equivalent. However, show implies no more than enabling another to see or examine.

showed her snapshots to the whole group

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Recent Examples of display

Noun

For some Democrats, the party’s six-year-old habit of acknowledging Native Americans’ role in the founding of the US is a welcome display of its commitment to diversity. — David Weigel, semafor.com, 21 July 2026 The hearings often result in displays of key evidence, including crime scene photos and items recovered after the execution of search warrants. — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026

Verb

The trail, which displays canyon views and unique geological formations, tends to be quieter than some of the other hiking options. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026 The shelves display the library’s permanent collection, which is co-curated by Service95 and bookshop staff and hails from around the globe. — Sophia Nguyen, The Atlantic, 18 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for display

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Burpee said the expansion of the State Fair’s cannabis exhibit and lounge seems to reflect changing opinions around marijuana usage in California.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 19 July 2026
Survivors will be recognized, and a commemorative slideshow of archival photographs and a traveling exhibit curated by the Wyandotte County Historical Museum will help younger generations learn about the disaster and the community’s enduring legacy.

— Michelle Oliva-Espinosa, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026

Definition of exhibit

Noun

In an attempt to prevent the demonstration from entering Gaza,the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) declared the area a closed military zone, forcing organizers to alter the route.

— Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Most of these robots, and others from top Chinese manufacturers like Agibot, UBtech, and Unitree are already working in factories, generally in demonstration projects, but not always.

— John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of demonstration

Verb

Justice John Dixon said Bauer Media had failed to show the claims made about Wilson were substantially true or trivial.

— Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
Techradar’s recent survey on consumer attitudes to AI shows a drop in the use of AI services such as Gemini and ChatGPT.

— Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of show

Verb

Bone must be separated from surrounding rock millimeter by millimeter with a pneumatic chisel, whose needle gently breaks away rock while ultraviolet light reveals where the bone ends and the surrounding rock begins.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
Smart did reveal some interesting nuggets about his team this fall in his various interviews during SEC media days.

— Connor Riley, AJC.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of reveal

Noun

The second floor will feature a gallery to showcase the history of race relations in North Texas, honoring Rouse's memory with a permanent gallery, interpretive exhibitions, and educational programming.

— Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026
Duncan helped stage several exhibitions of Pousette-Dart’s work, including a showcase celebrating the centennial of his birth at the Whitney Museum of American Art, to an exhibition at the Museum Frieder Burda in Baden-Baden, Germany.

— News Desk, Artforum, 22 July 2026

Definition of exhibition

Verb

Donaldson, the rookie from UM, flashes creativity and anticipatory skills as a passer.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
Walker wore his Cardinals hat backward, chewed a big wad of bubble gum and reveled afterward in flashing his imitation Liberty Bell bling, the champions chain presented by Ryan Howard.

— Dan Gelston, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

Definition of flash

Verb

Both incidents demonstrated teamwork; one orca held a sharptail sunfish, scientifically named Masturus lanceolatus, by its tail, while another orca swam toward the fish at high speed.

— Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Charlaine Olmedo will decide whether the prosecution offered enough evidence to demonstrate probable cause to proceed to trial.

— Madeline Morrison, NBC news, 22 July 2026

Definition of demonstrate

Verb

The Daily Dividend Archer shares soared almost 20% yesterday after the air taxi company unveiled its autonomous military vehicle with Anduril.

— Alex Harring, CNBC, 21 July 2026
In 1972, Audemars Piguet unveiled the revolutionary Royal Oak, introducing the now-famous blue tapisserie dial.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 July 2026

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