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
Only 2,000 were made in 1989, and some were used as store displays. — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026 At crucial junctures over the centuries, parallel concepts of order, displays of power, and reflections of economic structures have manifested in both dance and police work. — Sophie Landres, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026 This fiendishly fun romp puts the spotlight on Whihala the Witch and her ring of dancing circle sister witches, as well as fire-eaters, costume contests, games, food, paranormal investigations and scary displays. — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026 The concept also features dedicated beauty advisors and elevated displays designed to make browsing feel more like shopping at a beauty specialty store than a typical Target run. — Taylor Lane, StyleCaster, 30 Sep. 2026 Asking libraries to add Palestinian books to their collections, featuring Palestinian books in displays, programming and booklists. — Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026 Here are trucks that can practically drive themselves down the highway, turn their cabin into a mobile office, and put more than 60 inches of digital displays in front of their occupants. — New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2026 Aurora displays were reported as far south as California, while a rare pink aurora appeared in China’s Heilongjiang province. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026 This full-length mirror cabinet displays over 100 pieces via specialized hooks, earring racks, ring slots, and shelves. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026
Verb
This exhibit displays body parts and specimens crucial to human development and reproduction. — Emma Hall october 3, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026 Power consumption is measured at the wall using a Kill-A-Watt power meter, which displays the test bed's total power in each test. — Michael Justin Allen Sexton, PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2026 Eric Virey, principal displays analyst at Yole Intelligence, considers FALD a hardware feature first and foremost. — ArsTechnica, 2 Oct. 2026 Atwell displays a balletic athleticism while Hiddleston is all enthusiastic limbs and snake hips. — Zing Tsjeng, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026 Treat yourself to a piece that displays the sewing technique even more shamelessly. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026 Google now displays how many reviews a business has had removed, so quiet cleanup leaves a signature, too. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026 For a scenario that never leaves its single location, the film still displays a fair amount of visual flair. — Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2026 Ellen displays intimacy with Lara in front of Ruby; Lara withholds and then offers attention; Ruby watches with envy, desire, and the alertness of a guest who cannot tell whether she is being welcomed or appraised. — Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for displays
Noun
  • There's also mammal dioramas, live animals, and other rotating exhibits.
    — Andrew Stelzer, NPR, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Another project would involve replacing 17 wayside exhibits at backcountry trailheads and three in the Cottonwood Spring area and adding three new interpretive wayside exhibits on the Mastodon Peak Loop.
    — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The demonstrations showed how protests that began at a high school in the Paris region in mid-September have grown into a nationwide movement -- the latest of many that have marked Macron's nearly decade-long tenure.
    — NICOLAS GARRIGA, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Earlier demonstrations erupted over mismanagement of a string of public examinations, and broader youth disenchantment with the authorities.
    — Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 7 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Whether Apple is actually preparing that product is besides the point, Luria added that just the possibility shows how limited Oura’s competitive position could be against a company that controls the entire iPhone ecosystem.
    — Morgan Chittum, Fortune, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The scale of the award also shows where the manufacturing bottleneck can sit inside a missile program.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The series reveals how the actions of a few would trigger seismic, long-lasting and deadly consequences.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Captured by the Solar Wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer, or SMILE, the footage reveals the full ring of auroral activity encircling Earth's north pole in ultraviolet light, stretching across both the night and day sides of our planet.
    — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Alongside the art for sale, visitors can encounter site-specific works, special exhibitions and public programs that offer various ways into Atlanta’s contemporary art scene and the broader conversations shaping it.
    — Andrew Alexander, AJC.com, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The Mexico initiative initially was also expected to include a football bowl game in 2026 in Monterrey, as well as future exhibitions for Big 12 baseball and soccer teams.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • The show then flashes forward to the other women emotionally processing the news of his overdose and coming together at Angie’s to console one another and share memories of Robert.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • This exhibit demonstrates how more than 600 muscles fuel human movement.
    — Emma Hall October 3, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
  • As Applied Aerospace strips out IPO charges over the next two quarters, demonstrates its capital-light operating leverage, and starts collecting cash on its backlog, the valuation gap will likely compress.
    — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Today, Sportico unveils an agenda spanning global football ownership, basketball’s European ambitions, women’s sports investment, the technologies changing how fans experience the game and more.
    — Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 30 Sep. 2026
  • For its 20th anniversary, IDFA DocLab unveils the first projects, including the two winners of the Film Fund DocLab Interactive Grant and new works developed through a two-year research program, Shared Realities.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026

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“Displays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displays. Accessed 8 Oct. 2026.

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