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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
Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 9 Nov. 2025
Scott Ford, who was walking in Ault’s group, said that the new lighting system can be used yearround and programmed for seasonal and holiday displays.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2025
The private museum also has a replica of Sputnik 1, Project Apollo displays, and an Engine Evolution area that lets visitors get a close-up view of rocket engines and jet turbines.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025
Photographers across North America were treated to stunning displays of green, pink, and purple auroras rippling across the sky.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Those deer were taxidermied and will be used for educational displays by the agency, the news release said.
—Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 7 Nov. 2025
Ereaders are known for their low-glare displays, and the Colorsoft is no different.
—PC Magazine, 7 Nov. 2025
Lavic displays and dramatic columns of ash.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
Gray noted that fixtures, displays and marketing materials can be moved around with ease to feature a particular trend or brand at a moment’s notice.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
There’s no denying who this Papier planner belongs to—the customizable monogram tastefully displays your initials, embossed with gold foil.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2026
The Museum of Science and Industry displays some of his most iconic creations.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 2026
The beating heart is an in-house self-winding movement (calibre 1088/1) with a 40-hour power reserve, which displays the hours, minutes, central seconds, and date.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 Dec. 2025
The company noted that the innovation’s real-time visualization displays muscle recovery data during sessions and gives users insight into how their legs respond over time.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 31 Dec. 2025
Agility’s representatives show me the company’s software, which displays a diagram of a factory or shop, with icons representing robots and workstations.
—James Vincent, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
This list is presented in no particular order, and ranges from buildings that are underway as well as others that are much more speculative – but each one displays incredible ambition.
—New Atlas, 28 Dec. 2025
Inside Heimer’s office, a giving tree displays tags listing items requested by the families, along with a virtual tree that allows community members to view and participate online.
—Stephanie Ogilvie, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Dec. 2025
Noun
Tuckman also said Team Bahamas’ festive costumes and dancing displays were memorable.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 9 Nov. 2025
Scott Ford, who was walking in Ault’s group, said that the new lighting system can be used yearround and programmed for seasonal and holiday displays.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2025
The private museum also has a replica of Sputnik 1, Project Apollo displays, and an Engine Evolution area that lets visitors get a close-up view of rocket engines and jet turbines.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025
Photographers across North America were treated to stunning displays of green, pink, and purple auroras rippling across the sky.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Those deer were taxidermied and will be used for educational displays by the agency, the news release said.
—Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 7 Nov. 2025
Ereaders are known for their low-glare displays, and the Colorsoft is no different.
—PC Magazine, 7 Nov. 2025
Lavic displays and dramatic columns of ash.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
Gray noted that fixtures, displays and marketing materials can be moved around with ease to feature a particular trend or brand at a moment’s notice.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
Apple AirTags are essentially mini GPS tracking devices that sync directly to your iPhone’s Find My app, which displays location info on your phone.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
There’s no denying who this Papier planner belongs to—the customizable monogram tastefully displays your initials, embossed with gold foil.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2026
The Museum of Science and Industry displays some of his most iconic creations.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 2026
The beating heart is an in-house self-winding movement (calibre 1088/1) with a 40-hour power reserve, which displays the hours, minutes, central seconds, and date.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 Dec. 2025
The company noted that the innovation’s real-time visualization displays muscle recovery data during sessions and gives users insight into how their legs respond over time.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 31 Dec. 2025
Agility’s representatives show me the company’s software, which displays a diagram of a factory or shop, with icons representing robots and workstations.
—James Vincent, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
This list is presented in no particular order, and ranges from buildings that are underway as well as others that are much more speculative – but each one displays incredible ambition.
—New Atlas, 28 Dec. 2025
Inside Heimer’s office, a giving tree displays tags listing items requested by the families, along with a virtual tree that allows community members to view and participate online.
—Stephanie Ogilvie, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for displays
Noun
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This year’s Imaginarium Festival theme is Winter Utopia, featuring ice kingdoms and fairytale landscapes alongside infinity mirror rooms, interactive exhibits, carnival games and an ice skating rink.—
Marcus Smith,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Three days of testimony, dozens of exhibits, and one Subway sandwich later, the misdemeanor assault case against Sean Charles Dunn is now in the hands of a jury, and the defense says the government has taken a protest moment and turned it into a federal prosecution.—
Beatrice Peterson,
ABC News,
5 Nov. 2025
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Row between stores The backlash towards Shein has extended beyond demonstrations on the street and government probes.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
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Those demonstrations suggest incremental competence in manipulation and perception, rather than the extreme agility emphasized by Atlas.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Dak Brinkley shows pass rushing ability KU freshman defensive end Dak Brinkley recorded the first two sacks of his college career on back-to-back plays in the second quarter.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
9 Nov. 2025
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The atlas shows routes spanning from Spain to Syria, connecting more than 5,000 ancient settlements.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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When a Black teenager is executed by police on Juneteenth and no evidence remains to contest the official account, CYCLE reveals the widening rift between what the system claims and what a mother’s relentless pursuit of truth exposes.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
6 Jan. 2026
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From trad wives to spin classes to caregiving, Smithuijsen reveals how late stage capitalism strips women of agency and traps them in endless cycles of empty consumption and thankless labor.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
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After noticing that many open exhibitions in the area seemed focused more broadly on Southern California, the museum’s leadership saw an opportunity to hone in on Orange County artists exclusively.—
Mona Darwish,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
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Though moving the museum’s permanent collection could reduce operating costs from about €8 million to €5 million, M HKA would then have pay to borrow works or buy in exhibitions to attract visitors.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Less than a minute into the video, as the singer sits by herself in the middle of the desert, the camera suddenly flashes to Blue, who is wearing a dress nearly identical to her mom's gown.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Burnett pauses, considers the question, and then flashes a mischievous grin.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Blending fun and function in consumer robotics Baby FuFu demonstrates a wider trend in consumer robotics, where usability and approachability take precedence over complexity.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Jan. 2026
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Duwaji demonstrates that style can be commentary, an extension of thought, and a deliberate act of agency.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Director Mohamed Zineddaine unveils exclusive first footage from his new fiction film in the Atlas Film Showcase.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
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Samsung usually unveils its flagship Galaxy S series smartphones in January or February, but the Galaxy S26 rumor mill is already churning.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Displays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displays. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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