displays 1 of 2

plural of display
1
as in exhibits
a public showing of objects of interest a display of paintings by masters of French Impressionism

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as in demonstrations
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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displays

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verb

present tense third-person singular of display

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Recent Examples of displays
Noun
Under the directive, at least 45 signs that covered topics ranging from climate change to Native American history were altered, according to Save Our Signs, an advocacy group that tracks changes to NPS displays. Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026 The hardware already deployed in a typical store—terminals and kitchen displays—commonly runs around 10% CPU utilization even at full transactional load. Peter Kellis, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026 Taper candles are a quintessential fall decor accent, and this set of five festive votives fits right in with both Halloween and Thanksgiving displays. Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2026 Expect art displays from local artists and makers, live music and performances, mouthwatering grub, and a thirst-quenching beer and margarita booth. Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 15 Sep. 2026 Patented sensors across the probe’s surface measure contraction intensity, and the app displays effort live. Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026 The iPhone Duo is set to come with its own version of iOS 27, featuring various new ways to interact with the phone across its two displays. James Peckham, PC Magazine, 14 Sep. 2026 There are still many things ePaper displays can't do compared to LCD or OLED, so this isn't a do-everything display. New Atlas, 14 Sep. 2026 The administration now appears to have brushed aside its own previous displays of commitment to at least some legal requirements, such as providing 14 days’ notice in a legal filing before going ahead with the arch construction. Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Verb
As the videos fly by, Alex’s phone suddenly displays a furious message from her boss. Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026 By default, Smart CRM displays a table with all the key information about your contacts, including a column for recent updates that HubSpot's AI pulls from contact records. Dianna Gunn, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026 And, of course, the 50-foot flagpole, as tall as a typical four- or five-story building, displays one enormous flag. Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2026 That remote displays a live feed from the drone's 1080p/30fps camera, which is assisted in dim conditions by three 300-lumen spotlights. New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2026 Perfecting the work inch by inch, writing from the first word toward the last, displays the courage and fear this method induces. James Folta, Literary Hub, 16 Sep. 2026 Here, a kuchipudi solo by Sreelakshmy Kallungal Govardhanan, who moves with an almost feral power, displays dramatic abilities—central to kuchipudi—that transcend linguistic barriers. Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 11 Sep. 2026 Sure, the local museum proudly displays the island’s history of cannibalism, witch burning, serial killers and often devastating weather system. Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026 The ones to prioritize are the Palatine Gallery, which displays the Medici’s collection of paintings, the Royal Apartments, and the Museum of Costume and Fashion. Laura Itzkowitz, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for displays
Noun
  • The Washington Post reported that officials at an unidentified national park had ordered that the photo be taken down, along with other signs and exhibits related to slavery.
    Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Aside from the art show, the block party will offer live music and dancing, interactive art exhibits and numerous vendors.
    Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Their support in the last election was strongest in areas with high Muslim populations, with party members attending demonstrations with Muslim Brotherhood-adjacent groups and Gaza protests organized by Islamist-leaning networks.
    Tyler Speicher, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Two activists were shot and killed by ICE agents during those January demonstrations, and the administration eventually backed off the aggressive crackdown the president had launched against the city.
    Nicholas Riccardi, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • In a new paper published in Royal Society Open Science, mathematician Alain Goriely shows that even though the stylobate really is curved, the illusion doesn’t hold up.
    Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Personnel Moves An aerial image shows the 175-acre construction site for Core Scientific, a crypto and AI data center company that has expanded its presence in Dalton in March.
    Adam Beam, AJC.com, 21 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • If a soil test reveals a lack of nutrients, add a slow-release granular fertilizer to fuel your garlic’s growth.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Upon entering the arena, the steel at the lower levels reveals itself as quite brawny.
    Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • From Renaissance masterpieces, to innovative impressionism, the continent’s exhibitions have so much to offer this autumn.
    The Week UK, TheWeek, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Documenta, which is staged every five years in Kassel, Germany, is one of the most prestigious recurring art exhibitions in the world.
    Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Walker flashes rare ability for a player his size and within Leonhard’s scheme.
    Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • As Robert Spillane works through a quiet camp, fellow inside linebacker Christian Elliss flashes again and again, this time in coverage during 7-on-7s with a pass breakup.
    Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 1 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The study demonstrates the road transport of antiprotons trapped in BASE-STEP.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Doing so demonstrates that the company’s leader understands AI’s importance to the bottom line.
    Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • McMahan unveils the hour following her recent national tour, The Bamboozled Tour.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026
  • See what's different Wingstop unveils Wing Pass for the first time.
    Greta Cross, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026

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“Displays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displays. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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