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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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as in shows
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 reveals
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 displays
Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Feb. 2026
But the time to plan is now, before cities start to draw up contracts for expensive fireworks displays and families plan summer camping trips.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2026
Barely present workers dragged garbage bins, arranged displays of crappy snacks, and wiped counters with slow, heavy movements.
—Mary Gaitskill, New Yorker, 22 Feb. 2026
And in 2005, the Supreme Court held that such displays in a pair of Kentucky courthouses violated the Constitution.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Feb. 2026
This big park in Goodyear has featured some nice displays in recent years.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 21 Feb. 2026
Don’t miss the fascinating Frederick Douglass exhibit, the Center for Women's History, or the DiMenna Children's History Museum, which offers fun, interactive displays to engage younger guests.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
And in 2005, the Supreme Court held that such displays in a pair of Kentucky courthouses violated the Constitution.
—ABC News, 20 Feb. 2026
At the festival outside San Jose's Eastridge Center, families posed for photos with large golden horse displays, a nod to the Chinese zodiac sign associated with speed, freedom and success.
—Da Lin, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
Matt Schooley, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
Gracynn displays professional and academic dedication in the classroom and extracurricular pursuits, instructor Jason Logan said.
—Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 20 Feb. 2026
The cookie displays an embossment of Doctor Doom's mask.
—Rin Velasco, The Providence Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
Apple also pointed to a feature the company offers called Communication Safety that warns children and blurs the image when nudity is detected while receiving or attempting to send content and displays a warning.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
The cookie displays an embossment of Doctor Doom's mask.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
Sitting next to the bed is her laptop, which displays a close-up photo of Leo playing in the snow.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
As an urban community that proudly displays public sculptures and murals, Lake Nona celebrates its art-centric nature at every turn.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026
The Museum of Measurement and Time displays surveying tools and maps dating back to the 1700s, and is open for limited hours on Thursdays through Saturdays.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
Noun
That kind of devotion inspired displays of fandom that sometimes threatened the show's very existence on the air, however.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Feb. 2026
But the time to plan is now, before cities start to draw up contracts for expensive fireworks displays and families plan summer camping trips.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2026
Barely present workers dragged garbage bins, arranged displays of crappy snacks, and wiped counters with slow, heavy movements.
—Mary Gaitskill, New Yorker, 22 Feb. 2026
And in 2005, the Supreme Court held that such displays in a pair of Kentucky courthouses violated the Constitution.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Feb. 2026
This big park in Goodyear has featured some nice displays in recent years.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 21 Feb. 2026
Don’t miss the fascinating Frederick Douglass exhibit, the Center for Women's History, or the DiMenna Children's History Museum, which offers fun, interactive displays to engage younger guests.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
And in 2005, the Supreme Court held that such displays in a pair of Kentucky courthouses violated the Constitution.
—ABC News, 20 Feb. 2026
At the festival outside San Jose's Eastridge Center, families posed for photos with large golden horse displays, a nod to the Chinese zodiac sign associated with speed, freedom and success.
—Da Lin, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
Verb
The list displays all public schools in alphabetical order, followed by private schools and then colleges and universities.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
Gracynn displays professional and academic dedication in the classroom and extracurricular pursuits, instructor Jason Logan said.
—Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 20 Feb. 2026
The cookie displays an embossment of Doctor Doom's mask.
—Rin Velasco, The Providence Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
Apple also pointed to a feature the company offers called Communication Safety that warns children and blurs the image when nudity is detected while receiving or attempting to send content and displays a warning.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
The cookie displays an embossment of Doctor Doom's mask.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
Sitting next to the bed is her laptop, which displays a close-up photo of Leo playing in the snow.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
As an urban community that proudly displays public sculptures and murals, Lake Nona celebrates its art-centric nature at every turn.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026
The Museum of Measurement and Time displays surveying tools and maps dating back to the 1700s, and is open for limited hours on Thursdays through Saturdays.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for displays
Noun
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Kids can attend shows at a live theater; learn about space, trains, pop culture and art through exhibits; and show off their athletic skills at the Riley Children's Health Sports Legends Experience.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
18 Feb. 2026
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The Children's Museum is designed for kids up to 10 years old and features immersive exhibits, such as a giant mouth, a three-story wildnerness area and a pretend neighborhood.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Protests began at the end of December over inflation and turned into demonstrations against the nation’s repressive government.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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Last month, security forces brutally suppressed nationwide protests, killing thousands and arresting many more in the deadliest suppression of demonstrations in the history of the Islamic Republic.—
Farida Elsebai,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Satellite imagery of the Imam Ali Missile Base in Khorramabad, captured on January 5, shows that of the dozen structures destroyed by Israel, three have been rebuilt, one has been repaired while three others are currently under construction.—
Farida Elsebai,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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That puts her among the top parenting content creators as Krystiana in her online videos shows her days and nights with her growing young family and partner Ryan Draney.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This reveals how the ice giant’s unusual magnetic field shapes spectacular auroras high above the planet’s clouds.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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This misplacement of priorities reveals a troubling pattern.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Proceeds from the evening will continue to provide the Costume Institute with its primary source of annual funding for exhibitions, publications, acquisitions and operations, alongside support for other museum activities.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
23 Feb. 2026
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There are 16 partner groups in total participating in the series of exhibitions or events for RCAF this year, according to Romo.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Your Roomba emits a chime and flashes its indicator ring or a Wi-Fi symbol.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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In his arms, a baby Jesus with mysteriously mature eye bags flashes a peace sign.—
Hannah Towey,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Power, speed, payload balance The quadruped demonstrates notable mobility metrics.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Feb. 2026
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What Pollan demonstrates is that AI is not incidental but fundamental to this violent alteration.—
Charles Finch,
The Atlantic,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Her appointment comes as the brand unveils a new look and gears up to launch Ebbtide, a vaginal insert meant to relieve menstrual and pelvic pain.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Naval warfare goes a bit clingy as Lockheed Martin unveils its robotic Lamprey Multi-Mission Autonomous Undersea Vehicle (MMAUV), which can hitch a ride on friendly ships or submarines by latching onto their hulls to conserve power.—
David Szondy
February 09,
New Atlas,
9 Feb. 2026
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