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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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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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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
Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 8 June 2026
Their flag, country name, and national anthem are removed from official displays.
—Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 June 2026
The interpretive trail features around 30 jade displays and introduces how the stone formed, how it was sourced, and how early discoveries sparked a brief but notable jade industry in the region.
—Vivian Chung, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
The painstaking displays are considered an offering to the Eucharist.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Engineers rely on high-performance displays to monitor terrain and ensure both safety and durability.
—Karen Morfitt, CBS News, 6 June 2026
But displays of support remain prominent among the country’s Shia, who have suffered most from Israel’s bombardment of the south, and Beirut’s southern suburbs.
—Mick Krever, CNN Money, 6 June 2026
As such, Noctilucent displays are most commonly seen at latitudes ranging from 45 to 80 degrees north of the equator, based on data from the UK Met Office.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 5 June 2026
Inside, dramatic flower displays mark just about every possible surface not already covered with design books or cups of coffee as guests and locals mill about the lounge.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
CBS News, 6 June 2026
Many of their performances are blasphemous, and their work only displays hate and mockery of Catholics and the Christian faith.
—Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
The Footprints website, which has drawn more than 80,000 visitors, displays the share-price moves of companies that are often associated with Nvidia.
—Justina Lee,lisa Kim, CNBC, 5 June 2026
While prospects complete jump-shot circuits and execute standing vertical leaps on the hardwood floor of the arena, a jumbotron above them displays a carrousel of percentages and decimals, a seemingly endless scroll documenting the quality of their performance.
—Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 4 June 2026
The museum displays campaign memorabilia and presidential artifacts, while its campus showcases a new community basketball court, public library and playground.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
The machine displays opposing pitchers’ deliveries and release points while also replicating a pitcher’s specific pitch characteristics.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 3 June 2026
While Langella struts around his castle delivering deliriously overblown dialogue, Lundgren displays about as much emotion as the plastic toy action figures the movie is based on.
—Jeffrey Ressner, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2026
Fusing magnetic spontaneity and attention to detail, Y’all Won displays the consistency at the center of Veeze’s output, even when his hand is forced.
—Matthew Ritchie, Pitchfork, 2 June 2026
Noun
The games were neither displays of baseball elegance nor overpowering runaways.
—Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 8 June 2026
Their flag, country name, and national anthem are removed from official displays.
—Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 June 2026
The interpretive trail features around 30 jade displays and introduces how the stone formed, how it was sourced, and how early discoveries sparked a brief but notable jade industry in the region.
—Vivian Chung, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
The painstaking displays are considered an offering to the Eucharist.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Engineers rely on high-performance displays to monitor terrain and ensure both safety and durability.
—Karen Morfitt, CBS News, 6 June 2026
But displays of support remain prominent among the country’s Shia, who have suffered most from Israel’s bombardment of the south, and Beirut’s southern suburbs.
—Mick Krever, CNN Money, 6 June 2026
As such, Noctilucent displays are most commonly seen at latitudes ranging from 45 to 80 degrees north of the equator, based on data from the UK Met Office.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 5 June 2026
Inside, dramatic flower displays mark just about every possible surface not already covered with design books or cups of coffee as guests and locals mill about the lounge.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
Verb
Fahd Abu Haikal, 41 displays a mobile photo of his seven month old Palestinian baby boy Sam.
—CBS News, 6 June 2026
Many of their performances are blasphemous, and their work only displays hate and mockery of Catholics and the Christian faith.
—Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
The Footprints website, which has drawn more than 80,000 visitors, displays the share-price moves of companies that are often associated with Nvidia.
—Justina Lee,lisa Kim, CNBC, 5 June 2026
While prospects complete jump-shot circuits and execute standing vertical leaps on the hardwood floor of the arena, a jumbotron above them displays a carrousel of percentages and decimals, a seemingly endless scroll documenting the quality of their performance.
—Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 4 June 2026
The museum displays campaign memorabilia and presidential artifacts, while its campus showcases a new community basketball court, public library and playground.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
The machine displays opposing pitchers’ deliveries and release points while also replicating a pitcher’s specific pitch characteristics.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 3 June 2026
While Langella struts around his castle delivering deliriously overblown dialogue, Lundgren displays about as much emotion as the plastic toy action figures the movie is based on.
—Jeffrey Ressner, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2026
Fusing magnetic spontaneity and attention to detail, Y’all Won displays the consistency at the center of Veeze’s output, even when his hand is forced.
—Matthew Ritchie, Pitchfork, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for displays
Noun
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These exhibits have been integral to my work with students.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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For more information about films, special events, exhibits, and ticketing (single tickets and multiple-screening passes), visit the Tribeca Festival website.—
David Morgan,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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New Alaska-exclusive cast members include a Lumberjack leading axe-throwing demonstrations, a field ecologist serving as a naturalist and a Cultural Heritage Guide from Alaska Native Voices offering workshops and storytelling onboard.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Its core capability is a whole-body imitation learning system that enables it to learn tasks by observing human demonstrations and executing them independently with high precision.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
28 May 2026
Verb
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An electronic display shows the closing KOSPI index inside the lobby of the Korea Exchange in Seoul, South Korea, on June 1, 2026.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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But blacklisting a company for maintaining civil rights protections, and then banning the military deployment of its AI hours later, shows that the federal government in this instance enables the harm that regulation is meant to prevent.—
Michael Gregory,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
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When a radio wave passes through, the atoms respond in a way that reveals the field’s strength, direction, and movement in three dimensions.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
6 June 2026
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One of the more startling nuggets the doc reveals concerns Paul Bateson, the former radiological technician convicted of Verrill’s murder.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Here is a list of must-see exhibitions.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
9 June 2026
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Visitors can expect a radically different experience from previous exhibitions, with a new route and a unique showcasing of global talent.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Sarah Pidgeon flashes a sweet smile at the opening night of the new musical Girl, Interrupted on June 4 in New York City.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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The front of the doorbell holds the call button, an LED ring that flashes blue when the button is pressed or white during a firmware update, an ambient light sensor, two infrared LEDs, and a microphone.—
John R. Delaney,
PC Magazine,
2 June 2026
Verb
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This inequality demonstrates a particular kind of economic and political harm that targets racially diverse and politically progressive young people.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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The format Liu helped build demonstrates how pharmaceutical brands can advance health equity not through advertising alone, but through cultural partnerships and community presence.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
Verb
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While season 1 unveils the cult's origins and delves into the involvement of major key players (including Smallville actress Allison Mack, who, in July 2023, was released a year early from her three-year sentencing), season 2 shifts its focus to Raniere's court trial.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 June 2026
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Victoria’s Secret unveils earnings Tuesday morning with that new VSXY ticker.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
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“Displays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displays. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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