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
But it was filled with quicksilver, roller-coaster displays of virtuosity and the sly humor Lutoslawski and fellow Polish composer and pianist Andrzej Panufnik brought to their Paganini variations in its original 1941 iteration. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026 The Army said advanced versions could have applications ranging from OLED displays and solar fuels to highly sensitive chemical sensors. Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026 Kopin will benefit from providing companies like these with our displays and optical solutions. John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 Adults can check out the Heritage Hall, where displays of memorabilia will relive decades of fairgrounds history. Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2026 Advertising was minimal, and displays of enthusiasm were politely discouraged. Ben Ryder Howe, Curbed, 21 Aug. 2026 Visitors can learn about the wildlife through the educational displays, as well as seeing live animals like the bird of prey collection. Rashad Alexander august 20, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026 Members of the Westside Neighborhood Council warned against streamlining signs and digital displays. City News Service, Daily News, 20 Aug. 2026 But the agency is predicting no geomagnetic storm activity tonight, which means the auroral displays may not be as brilliant. Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 20 Aug. 2026
Verb
Designed by En Masse Architecture and Design with a+c architects, the design displays a sense of weight that’s appropriate for brick construction. Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026 Inside its Equipment Innovation Center in Atlanta, a massive television screen displays real-time data showing what drinks dispensed by the Freestyle are trending, what time of day and where — from the region to the type of business. Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026 One displays images of water swishing around the screen’s golden frame. Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026 The homepage of the website displays a photograph of Casteel sitting in a garden, originally shot by David Schulze and posted to the artist’s Instagram account in October 2025. News Desk, Artforum, 20 Aug. 2026 If there is more than one sub at a stoppage, the 10-second countdown begins when the fourth official displays the final two numbers on the board. Graham Scott, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026 The bird, named Sugar, is popular in the neighborhood and occasionally displays aggressive behavior. Denis Akbari, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026 With 168 rooms and suites—some boasting water-facing balconies—the resort displays Texas-forward artwork and contemporary, clean finishes. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026 Both displays support adaptive brightness for automatic adjustments based on the ambient lighting and reach a maximum output of 3,000 nits, which is plenty bright, even when viewed in direct sunlight. Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 15 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for displays
Noun
  • The event is expected to feature over 2,000 exhibits from more than 300 exhibitors, including over 150 products making their debut.
    Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The Discovery Center offers exhibits, public programs, access to over 11 miles of trails and more.
    Rashad Alexander August 20, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The timing and positioning of the Gravity GT-S launch are demonstrations of contemporary realities of the US automotive landscape.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Iran’s economy was in a poor state before the war too, with dire economic conditions a key driving factor behind the anti-regime demonstrations which kicked off in the Iranian capital Tehran in 2025.
    Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Video shows the moments when the man, who appears to be a United States Postal Service employee, hurled an object at a rare albino peacock and then hit it with a stick last week.
    Nicole Comstock, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The video, released by Ukraine’s prosecutor general, clearly shows a person in a black bucket hat, a lose dark jumper and a large white tote bag, walking up the street and placing a black backpack on the doorstep of Yermolaiev’s home.
    Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Reading The Quality Of A Tennis Necklace The difference between a tennis necklace that lasts and one that does not reveals itself in details most people never think to check.
    Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • But Roy’s story of Annie (Arjun Raina), a New Delhi architecture student caught in a vicious cycle of failing and repeating his studies, gradually reveals itself as a sharp and poignant portrayal of youth, deftly poised between hope and cynicism.
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The organization has also published sixty-five books, set up twenty exhibitions, and staged over 300 programs within its own Clinton Hill home and across other venues.
    News Desk, Artforum, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Events range from film festivals and art exhibitions to corporate retreats, venture capital soirees, and cultural performances.
    Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • Danny Trejo flashes a smile at San Diego’s Comic-Con International on July 25.
    Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026
Verb
  • Reports have revealed that moving such a large and capable naval formation into a region experiencing serious tensions demonstrates that Washington is prepared to maintain substantial military capabilities there.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026
  • An audit demonstrates that controls were tested during a prior period.
    Bora Unlu, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Salesforce unveils Slack Code —Poolside AI and Nvidia do $6 billion licensing deal.
    Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The company usually unveils its latest AirPods at its annual fall event, which is expected to take place next month.
    Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 18 Aug. 2026

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