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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2
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

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of display

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Recent Examples of displays
Noun
Rows of officials sat behind computer screens while giant displays tracked the storm and the state’s response. — Christopher Spata, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026 Previous work on drone-control interfaces has explored tablet-like displays and supporting hardware that allow pilots to communicate mission instructions without significantly disrupting their primary flying duties. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026 The indictment also alleges Love staged displays of wealth to persuade people to send him cash or wire money for investments. — Richard Ramos, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026 The company’s existing Kaleido 3 displays can be found in e-readers and tablets from companies like Kobo, PocketBook, and Boox, while Amazon’s Kindle Colorsoft uses a customized version to improve performance. — Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 15 Oct. 2026 The event as well as a luncheon the prior day in Santa Monica were rare displays of bipartisan unity at a time of heightened political polarization in the United States. — Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026 The rooms are hung with wire grid-wall panels typically used for retail displays. — Anne Kadet, Curbed, 14 Oct. 2026 And yes, there are large digital displays, modern infotainment, performance screens, and considerably better materials. — New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2026 The village built on the Luna Rossa base’s docks — its metallic structure wrapped externally in reflective foil — is an immersive, low-light space with modular wooden and aluminum displays intended for flexibility. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Verb
The fake Claude page displays an installation command that appears to come directly from Anthropic, the company behind Claude. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026 Be intentional about noticing autumn and Halloween displays on lawns and porches, which seem as popular as ever this year. — Dana Kelley, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026 Liang displays impressive charisma as the formidable Chun-Li. — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026 The restaurant cart alongside it displays a dust buster, an industrial mixer, and a bucket of vintage Altoids containers. — Anne Kadet, Curbed, 14 Oct. 2026 Illustrating these style themes, each section displays pieces ranging from 1858 to the present day. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026 The panel, which Acer claims covers 100% of the DCI-P3 color gamut, displays colors and blacks remarkably well, thanks to HDR True Black support. — Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 11 Oct. 2026 Behind the bar, a towering concrete structure displays hundreds of spirits, creating an impressive backdrop for the bartenders at work. — Alessia Armenise, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026 One of these installations, in collaboration with the Summit Historical Society, permanently displays historical photos of Summit County. — The Summit Daily, Denver Post, 7 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for displays
Noun
  • Temporary exhibits have ranged from a look at American paintings in the 1930s to French art critic Guillaume Apollinaire.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Today the home to the New York Hall of Science, the outdoor exhibits includes the Rocket Park, where Gemini-Titan II and Mercury-Atlas D rockets and a Saturn V F-1 engine still stand.
    — Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • To name just a few, there were mass student protests in 1968, weeks of suburban unrest in 2005, yellow vest protests in 2018-2019, and demonstrations in 2023 against raising the retirement age.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Rights groups say Iran has in recent months executed 34 people in connection with the January protests in a bid to intimidate society and prevent further demonstrations.
    — Frank Andrews, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The season preview shows us a lot of kissing; here’s hoping people will act more sanely this year.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2026
  • That shows that the demand is there, and then the demand signals trickle down.
    — SJ Studio, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Avery reveals the claustrophobia feeling comes from the inside.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The acclaimed chef reveals how Korean temple cuisine inspired his new book, Mindful Cooking, and shares his favorite restaurants, markets, and cultural experiences in Korea.
    — Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 16 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Entry to exhibitions will also be free for visitors aged 26 and under, among several other groups.
    — Alessia Armenise, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Unlike most other recurring art exhibitions, Rubaiaya Qatar will be made up of three separate shows at three different institutions and will also include a public art component.
    — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • This option from Vantamo flashes a bright light and emits a 130-decibel sound from dual speakers whenever the top pin is pulled, alerting passersby of the emergency and scaring off potential assailants.
    — Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The show then flashes forward to the other women emotionally processing the news of his overdose and coming together at Angie’s to console one another and share memories of Robert.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Fu believes that example demonstrates the potential importance of direct diplomatic intervention, although the circumstances of Jin's release do not establish that such pressure would produce the same result in Wang's case.
    — Mitch Picasso, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
  • As the movie demonstrates, Macdonald’s credentials as a comic’s comic were unassailable.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Continue reading … -- POLITICS LIFE OR DEATH — Conservative group unveils campaign in key state to expose ‘shocking’ Dem platform.
    — , FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Moncler today unveils the latest edition of Re/Icons, its project dedicated to revisiting landmark designs from the brand’s 74-year archive.
    — Luke Leitch, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2026

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“Displays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displays. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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