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

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verb

present tense third-person singular of display

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Recent Examples of displays
Noun
The Athletic decided to look at one of his international displays for Belgium’s under-19s, a goalless draw with Denmark in March. Rob Tanner, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 The jury could hardly have missed the divisive displays outside the courthouse. Eren Orbey, New Yorker, 4 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 In addition to the historical displays and remembrances, Bennett said, there will be music courtesy of local band Emerald City and games and activities for children. Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2026 Transparent enough for displays The researchers then tested whether the new platform could maintain its optical performance while being flexible and transparent. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026 SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket can generate some serious thrust, leading to incredible displays of fireworks as seen in the photo above. Brett Tingley, Space.com, 2 Sep. 2026 Everything inside Olive Tree is on sale as Riley tries to empty out the storefront, including the shop’s tables, shelving, displays, baskets and decor. Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026 The attraction will also feature two-story ice slides, giving visitors an activity beyond walking through the displays. Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Verb
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 Step aside, Kalshi While Robinhood displays Kalshi's markets to its users, Moley estimates roughly 23% of prediction market volume has shifted to Rothera from Kalshi since June. Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026 The Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden displays vast stretches of flora and hosts cultural shows. Grant Peck, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026 He’s promptly attacked by three Russians only to be suddenly rescued by Nick, who displays amazing fighting skills for a middle-aged man. Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026 Aggregators and Suppliers Are Not the Same Thing A car rental aggregator is a platform that searches and displays inventory from multiple rental suppliers, allowing travelers to compare rates across dozens of providers at once. Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026 Favorite items include the popular plush toy Jellycats, unique jewelry and apparel that displays local Del Mar pride. Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 But this status must have condemned her to a relentless cycle of literary festivals, given that her new semi-autobiographical novel displays a microscopic interest in their inner workings. Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2026 Image and Video Capture As a Chrome extension, Droplr displays an unobtrusive window in your browser's corner with all your screen capture options. Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 27 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for displays
Noun
  • Annotated divorce papers blown up and mounted, interactive exhibits detailing how your mom’s last round of chemo didn’t take, souvenir T-shirts emblazoned with your best friend’s last words before the car crash.
    Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The open-plan, curvilinear design means the galleries are not fully divided, reinforcing the all-encompassing nature of the collection, though altogether the vast array of exhibits sometimes struggle for cohesiveness.
    Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 5 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
  • Mackie also dressed her for her other TV shows as well as for her concert tours.
    Maureen Lee Lenker, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Wide-leg and drapey jeans have led runway trends in recent seasons, but recent data from Trendalytics shows how denim silhouettes are slimming down in the mass market.
    Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Ian’s attraction to Sally reveals itself as a two-way live wire.
    Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Before Tory Burch reveals her spring ’27 collection at New York Fashion Week on Thursday, the designer is updating one of her biggest shoe hits for fall ’26.
    Katie Abel, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The historic home, a charming 1925 property, is open to visitors and houses rotating exhibitions.
    Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
  • At Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, there are also concerts, exhibitions, and practices open to visitors.
    Aaron Short, Curbed, 3 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
  • Unless Goedert misses significant time or Stowers demonstrates significant improvement, expectations should be modest for Stowers.
    Zach Berman, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • As Chris, a veteran CIA assassin with terminal cancer whose memory also seems to be going, Malkovich demonstrates a sinister insouciance that at first looks like psycho gloating.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • With the football season starting this weekend for Bay Area teams, the Bay Area News Group unveils its preseason rankings.
    Darren Sabedra, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Salesforce unveils Slack Code —Poolside AI and Nvidia do $6 billion licensing deal.
    Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026

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“Displays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displays. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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