displays 1 of 2

plural of display
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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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displays

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verb

present tense third-person singular of display

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Recent Examples of displays
Noun
Visitors are welcomed with demonstrations, exhibitions, live music, and truffle-dog races, along with displays of traditional handcrafted items made of ceramic, wrought iron, wood, paper, and leather. Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026 In addition to displays of memorabilia going back to the 1940s, there will be a trio of programs that explore decades of fairgrounds history. Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2026 Other area Healing Fields displays sponsored by American Legion Post 57 are at the Carpentersville Fire Station at 213 Spring Street, West Dundee’s Grafelman Park at 4th and Main streets and South Elgin’s Panton Mill Park, 9 North Water Street. Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026 An unusual black box near the American Museum of Natural History’s (AMNH) iconic blue whale lures unsuspecting visitors to one of the museum’s most dramatic displays. Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 13 Aug. 2026 Because of its theological significance and widespread use in preaching, public displays of faith, and popular culture, the verse is one of the most recognizable passages of Scripture. Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Aug. 2026 Interactive displays examine vehicle design, aerodynamics and engine technology, while real racing hardware brings those lessons off the screen. Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026 For centuries, India’s rulers treasured these precious stones, decorating their palaces, thrones, and crowns with them, and wearing them in lavish displays of wealth and opulence. Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026 Lionel Messi, 39, had attributed his emotional displays early in the tournament to a family situation. Shayna Jacobs, NBC news, 8 Aug. 2026
Verb
Both displays support adaptive brightness for automatic adjustments based on the ambient lighting and reach a maximum output of 3,000 nits, which is plenty bright, even when viewed in direct sunlight. Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 15 Aug. 2026 Adjacent to the shrine is the Yushukan Museum, which displays wartime artifacts. ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026 Another photo displays the back of a man, who is not in uniform but wearing a plaid shirt and hat. Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2026 The design displays books leaning against a blue rendering of the Obama Center. Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026 The sanctuary’s museum displays dishes, shoes, and other treasures used long ago by passengers like ourselves. Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 12 Aug. 2026 The first episode features a handful of real Kansas City locations, including the Uptown Theater, which displays an Easter egg. Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026 The condition affects cars equipped with a 7-inch combination meter, which controls certain vehicle functions and displays various information in the instrument panel. Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026 The yacht also displays an impressive art collection, featuring works by Joan Miró, Henri Matisse, Andy Warhol, and David Hockney. Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for displays
Noun
  • Created by Professor Antonio Faeti, an author and educator, the museum features exhibits on the role of shoes in fairy tales, travelers in search of discoveries, children who risk getting lost in the forest and more.
    Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The robotic mayor and the museum — a repository of artifacts, displays and interactive exhibits on the first floor of Village Hall that formally opens to the public next week — doesn’t gloss over that chapter of Rosemont history.
    Christopher Placek, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The timing and positioning of the Gravity GT-S launch are demonstrations of contemporary realities of the US automotive landscape.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Iran’s economy was in a poor state before the war too, with dire economic conditions a key driving factor behind the anti-regime demonstrations which kicked off in the Iranian capital Tehran in 2025.
    Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The pricing shows just how wide that opportunity has become, whilst a Voyageur Celina Backpack sits at around $495, the brand’s McLaren luggage collection can reach $2,695+.
    Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • As time passes and questions remain unanswered, the film shows how grief connects, relationships change, and new perspectives emerge.
    Leo Barraclough, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Reading The Quality Of A Tennis Necklace The difference between a tennis necklace that lasts and one that does not reveals itself in details most people never think to check.
    Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • But Roy’s story of Annie (Arjun Raina), a New Delhi architecture student caught in a vicious cycle of failing and repeating his studies, gradually reveals itself as a sharp and poignant portrayal of youth, deftly poised between hope and cynicism.
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The bill included exemptions for several non-cockfighting purposes, including food production, educational programs, animal shelters and exhibitions.
    Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • There’ll still be animal exhibitions and a junior livestock auction, too, along with pony and camel rides and a petting zoo.
    Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • As Robert Spillane works through a quiet camp, fellow inside linebacker Christian Elliss flashes again and again, this time in coverage during 7-on-7s with a pass breakup.
    Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Danny Trejo flashes a smile at San Diego’s Comic-Con International on July 25.
    Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026
Verb
  • The attempt to recruit Vinicius Jr demonstrates the intention.
    Kaya Kaynak, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • As Amziah demonstrates during this lesson, the queen is the center of the universe and without her, the colony would collapse.
    Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • So a pinch of surprising depth proves to be the most unwieldy move when Roth unveils a resonantly nasty surprise for his story’s endgame.
    Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Alibaba unveils its largest AI model yet, DeepSeek's latest model is ultra-low cost.
    Emily Forlini, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026

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