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
Smaller displays near the bottom of the windshield also show speed and lap data, helping drivers monitor performance without looking away from the road for long. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026 From giant pumpkins to elaborate tableaux, the displays have taken on a life of their own, as locals and visitors crawl the city for the spookiest steps. — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026 Hayride staff chaperones encouraged riders to look for eight ghosts among displays tucked in the nearby field and along the route. — Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026 There are so many over-the-top displays across the borough that locals formed a group called Staten Island Haunted Houses to pin them on a custom Google map. — Fiorella Valdesolo, Curbed, 21 Oct. 2026 The Orionid meteor shower creates one of the most brilliant displays in the night sky each fall — but this year’s celestial event may have a dimmer showing due to a bright moon. — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026 Holt began the theft as two Electronic Plus employees were securing the jewelry displays at the kiosk in a safe, according to the affidavit. — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2026 The new version preserves the familiar low-profile design, complete with a 57-key mechanical keyboard and working cartridge slot, but replaces the inconvenience of connecting old hardware to modern displays with an HDMI output. — New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2026 Rows of officials sat behind computer screens while giant displays tracked the storm and the state’s response. — Christopher Spata, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
Verb
The message also displays what looks like the official Social Security website address. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026 Listen displays album artwork and playback information, while Climate illustrates cabin airflow and seat temperature. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026 Some are bus-shelter-sized kiosks, while others are giant street displays up to 22 feet tall and positioned on sidewalks and medians. — Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026 The panel displays the lock's name and its current status (locked, unlocked, open, closed), and includes a round button that locks or unlocks the door with a long press. — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 23 Oct. 2026 Google Maps currently displays the water as ‘Lake Ontario (Lake America)’ and also uses the same phrasing for the Gulf of Mexico. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2026 Indian Supermarket & Vegetarian Kitchen A digital menu displays the specials for each day of the week at this vegetarian restaurant inside Indian Supermarket. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026 As for the pieces, the campaign displays a faux fur coat, tops in chantilly lace and chainmail, thigh-high riding boots, and more. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026 The same room displays the pair of thick ledgers that tracked a five-year contract to build two bronze cannons, dangerously lacking from Siena’s defenses. — Blake Gopnik, New York Times, 22 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for displays
Noun
  • The exhibition celebrates these workers, many of them immigrants, through exhibits like the photographs of Robert Doisneau, who worked for Renault full-time from 1934 to 1939.
    — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Interactive environmental exhibits would reflect Garcia’s advocacy for coral reefs and rainforest preservation, with charitable initiatives supporting ocean conservation, music education and the arts.
    — SPIN Staff, SPIN, 23 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • During captive-carry testing, engineers can assess equipment carried by an aircraft before proceeding to more demanding flight demonstrations.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Police fired tear gas and used water cannons to push back protesters Tuesday on the eighth straight day of violent anti-government demonstrations in the Albanian capital, Tirana.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • As this chart shows, AI capex spending has juiced the net earnings of S&P 500 companies.
    — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
  • But experimental progress over the past few decades shows that Schrödinger’s equation is not valid only for minuscule particles.
    — Philipp Strasberg, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • There’s one detail that, looking back on it today, reveals a lot about the future queen of pop.
    — Ilaria Perrotta, Vanity Fair, 24 Oct. 2026
  • An exclusive excerpt from Jonathan Van Meter’s ‘Citizen Kim’ reveals how a French Impressionist masterpiece ended up on her bathroom wall.
    — Jonathan Van Meter, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • One of the world’s most prestigious contemporary art fairs, Art Basel includes exhibitions by 211 international galleries at Paris’ Grand Palais.
    — Elitsa Gadeva, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Plans call for a fan-accessible research library and physical archive, a digital preservation hub, galleries devoted to Garcia’s art and instruments and exhibitions exploring the blues, folk, country and jazz traditions that shaped him.
    — SPIN Staff, SPIN, 23 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Creative endeavor, in the space of a few hours, flashes its many faces, arduous and sexy, fleeting and fun.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
  • This option from Vantamo flashes a bright light and emits a 130-decibel sound from dual speakers whenever the top pin is pulled, alerting passersby of the emergency and scaring off potential assailants.
    — Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Doe’s case demonstrates just how complex Title IX cases are, even under the more protective policies afforded to accusers by past presidential administrations.
    — Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
  • For now, the work demonstrates a limited but automated connection between detecting an odor and recreating a corresponding scent elsewhere.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Continue reading … -- POLITICS LIFE OR DEATH — Conservative group unveils campaign in key state to expose ‘shocking’ Dem platform.
    — , FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Moncler today unveils the latest edition of Re/Icons, its project dedicated to revisiting landmark designs from the brand’s 74-year archive.
    — Luke Leitch, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2026

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“Displays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displays. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.

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