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
Students in grades 4 through 12 research the topic of their choice and present their findings through research papers, table top displays, documentaries or websites. Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026 Short summer nights and a full moon might make faint displays challenging for the naked eye, though cameras can often detect them. Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 At the height of the animosity between UEFA and FIFA, there were outward displays of tension. Adam Crafton, New York Times, 31 July 2026 Winter visitors flock here for aurora displays, while summer brings nearly endless daylight and the chance to paddle rivers, visit gold rush attractions, and soak in nearby natural hot springs. Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2026 Middle and West Tennessee typically enjoy the brightest displays from late October into early November. Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 30 July 2026 In displays, this allows control of the wavelength that the material emits. ArsTechnica, 29 July 2026 The annual magical displays put on by homeowners in the Hampden community are beautiful, breathtaking and certainly a tourist attraction. Michel A. Ibrahim, Baltimore Sun, 25 July 2026 Maze-like displays attract the fans, who methodically scan upcoming product lines and who also eagerly open up wallets to get their hands on not just early collectibles, but also items that won’t be on sale anywhere else. Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2026
Verb
Owner Odessa Rodriguez displays her nephew’s wrestling belts over the kitchen entrance. Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026 Aegon, for perhaps the very first time in this entire show, displays wisdom for once. Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 Her weekly menu planning starts at home with an app that displays special offers and digital coupons. ABC News, 25 July 2026 Crafted entirely in titanium, the 41 mm piece is equipped with a manufacture movement, Calibre 5110 DT/3, that displays two time zones, AM/PM, and the date. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 25 July 2026 The system, when working, flashes warning signs, alerts law enforcement to respond and displays messages on digital signs to warn drivers on the Turnpike. Miami Herald, 24 July 2026 The mode also displays a message asking customers to solve payment or contract-related issues to regain complete access. Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 24 July 2026 This trio of metal garden containers displays ferns, shrimp plants, arrowhead vine, and 'Aquamarine' pilea. Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 13 July 2026 The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California displays another former Air Force One jet, but it wasn't transferred there until 2003, 14 years after his presidency. Zac Anderson, USA Today, 10 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for displays
Noun
  • The 59-year-old zoo, which occupies 133 acres in the northeast corner of Griffith Park, has also struggled to maintain its national accreditation, with federal regulators finding peeling paint and rust in some exhibits.
    Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
  • Johnson says these exhibits are a star attraction for Shark Week at the museum.
    Amy DeLaura, The Washington Examiner, 31 July 2026
Noun
  • But as demonstrations attracted larger crowds, the government was forced to acknowledge them and respond to their growing influence.
    ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The festivities started in 1841, and today’s visitors enjoy some of the same activities, like animal exhibitions and farm product demonstrations.
    Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 4 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Another shows a skeleton on the banks of the Strait of Hormuz, as a vessel carrying the Iranian flag passes by.
    Todd Symons, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The museum shows you the evolution of Hamm's one step at a time.
    John Lauritsen, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Walking just a few streets away from the square reveals quieter courtyards, small cafes and shops that feel less staged.
    David Nikel, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Contrary to the popular belief that data centers operate in remote rural areas, new research from NYU Tandon School of Engineering reveals that the digital economy is overwhelmingly urban.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Her work often integrates the modes of perception, underscoring the ephemerality of experience in the hosting venues of her exhibitions.
    News Desk, Artforum, 31 July 2026
  • While the runway schedule brought international buyers and editors to the German capital, the pop-ups, exhibitions and retail events gave residents more ways to encounter the designers showing in their city.
    Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 29 July 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
  • There’s another comparison between Homer and the Bible that demonstrates parallels between Jesus and Odysseus while asserting Jesus’ superiority,MacDonald says.
    John Blake, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Through her writing, Bowser demonstrates her commitment to illuminating the untold, challenging perspectives and igniting conversations that resonate beyond the headlines.
    Martie Bowser, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • With Giannis Antetokounmpo having moved on from the Bucks to the Heat, the impact should be curious when the league unveils the 2026-27 schedule and national-television dates in just over a week.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The Galaxy Card arrives just hours before Samsung unveils its latest generation of foldable phones.
    Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 21 July 2026

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