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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
Diego Parrado, Vanity Fair, 14 June 2026
The fair also will feature All-Alaskan Racing Pigs and the Family Fun Zone, featuring games and interactive displays, along with 100 commercial vendors.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 14 June 2026
Today, costumed reenactors bring the fort to life with 18th and 19th-century military rifle demonstrations, period-accurate displays, and immersive exhibits.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
There are parades, ceremonies, patriotic speeches, and countless displays of the Stars and Stripes.
—Joseph Andrew, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
The second prototype was a wearable bracelet that changed color by circulating fluid through adaptive materials, illustrating how the technology could be used in smart clothing or responsive displays that alter their appearance on demand.
—New Atlas, 12 June 2026
The inclusion of the funding in the bill conveyed bipartisan support for the Games, an event that Trump — who places an outsize importance on displays of patriotism — is likely to want to see go well during his tenure.
—Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
The displays are the work of Scott Ingham, who has spent the last four months designing graphics that will transform one of Dallas' most recognizable landmarks into a tribute to the world's biggest sporting event.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Some critics view gladiatorial displays of violence as inappropriate for a historic anniversary and complain that the spectacle hits a discordant note amid war in Iran and rising prices.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 12 June 2026
Quanta Magazine, 15 June 2026
Pinney’s bold and free conception of how a drama is constituted, and its inseparability from time and memory, displays a rare associative virtuosity.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 12 June 2026
Research on gender stereotypes has consistently found that ambition, assertiveness, and competitiveness are viewed differently depending on who displays them.
—Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
The Sounds held a bobblestache promotion a few years ago, and Sweet proudly displays it on an office bookshelf.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 11 June 2026
The National Historic Park now displays chains and shackles in concrete along with information about the area's history.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026
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
Noun
Harry arrived Saturday in a dark polo shirt and a cap, all free of any displays of loyalty.
—Diego Parrado, Vanity Fair, 14 June 2026
The fair also will feature All-Alaskan Racing Pigs and the Family Fun Zone, featuring games and interactive displays, along with 100 commercial vendors.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 14 June 2026
Today, costumed reenactors bring the fort to life with 18th and 19th-century military rifle demonstrations, period-accurate displays, and immersive exhibits.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
There are parades, ceremonies, patriotic speeches, and countless displays of the Stars and Stripes.
—Joseph Andrew, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
The second prototype was a wearable bracelet that changed color by circulating fluid through adaptive materials, illustrating how the technology could be used in smart clothing or responsive displays that alter their appearance on demand.
—New Atlas, 12 June 2026
The inclusion of the funding in the bill conveyed bipartisan support for the Games, an event that Trump — who places an outsize importance on displays of patriotism — is likely to want to see go well during his tenure.
—Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
The displays are the work of Scott Ingham, who has spent the last four months designing graphics that will transform one of Dallas' most recognizable landmarks into a tribute to the world's biggest sporting event.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Some critics view gladiatorial displays of violence as inappropriate for a historic anniversary and complain that the spectacle hits a discordant note amid war in Iran and rising prices.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 12 June 2026
Verb
In posters on classroom walls, the Standard Model displays 17 particles.
—Quanta Magazine, 15 June 2026
Pinney’s bold and free conception of how a drama is constituted, and its inseparability from time and memory, displays a rare associative virtuosity.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 12 June 2026
Research on gender stereotypes has consistently found that ambition, assertiveness, and competitiveness are viewed differently depending on who displays them.
—Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
The Sounds held a bobblestache promotion a few years ago, and Sweet proudly displays it on an office bookshelf.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 11 June 2026
The National Historic Park now displays chains and shackles in concrete along with information about the area's history.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for displays
Noun
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The Chiefs Hall of Honor on the second-level concourse contains the organization’s four Super Bowl trophies, memorabilia, exhibits and documents, and there is no admission to walk through history.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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Home to incredible indoor and outdoor exhibits of alligators, turtles, lizards, and, of course, snakes, a visit to this attraction is a one-of-a-kind experience.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
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Experts advise evaluating robots based on actual real-world data hours and performance in uncontrolled environments, rather than staged demonstrations.—
Robert J. Szczerba,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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The boy was mesmerized by its interactive exhibits, which required him to push buttons and pull levers to determine the outcomes of science demonstrations.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Verb
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The budget shows salaries and benefits going up more than $300,000 and services and supplies going down nearly $200,000.—
Nina Burns,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Times video taken at the scene shows one man lying on the ground, his leg bleeding and wrapped with a green garment as a tourniquet, while others help him.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Unlike the novel, where Charlie confesses that truth to Sam, the series’ Charlie holds the secret until Percy reveals it to Sam.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
13 June 2026
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The conversation reveals surprising similarities between the women, who have both endured personal loss, family turmoil and the pressures of running large ranching operations.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
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In recent years, his work has been the subject of major museum exhibitions and large-scale public projects, including City in the Grass in New York’s Madison Square Park.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
15 June 2026
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In the late 1970s chefs from prominent restaurants in Armenia traveled to international culinary exhibitions in France, Greece and some Arab countries and adopted innovative techniques.—
Ani Duzdabanyan,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Then Jaimoe pauses, flashes a quick, playful grin, and rolls his right pant leg up to his knee.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
12 June 2026
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Is Whalefall largely a dual narrative that flashes between the innards of a whale and the father-son relationship?—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
11 June 2026
Verb
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This case demonstrates that our Office will work with our law enforcement partners to investigate and prosecute those who seek to profit through fraud.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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For others, the salary cap proposal demonstrates pure greed from owners who are all fabulously wealthy yet perennially crying poor.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Heesen Yachts, under new ownership, unveils Project Ananda, a 236-foot Smart Custom superyacht designed with Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design for 2030 delivery.—
Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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The company typically unveils all of its main iPhones at the same time in September.—
Mark Gurman,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
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“Displays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displays. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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