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

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of display

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Recent Examples of displays
Noun
With the overhead lights dimmed and soft light spilling from the dioramas, the displays looked like windows to other worlds. Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026 Each of the six stops offers a different experience where visitors can experience their music, along with virtual stories, artifacts, and multimedia displays. Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 28 Aug. 2026 It’s been two weeks since the start of the 2026–27 La Liga season, and we’ve already been treated to some dominant displays by Spain’s two powerhouses, Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona. Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 28 Aug. 2026 The other clock hiding inside it The TC001 has attracted an enthusiastic home-automation following because it can be used with AWTRIX, an open-source firmware and ecosystem designed around small LED matrix displays. New Atlas, 27 Aug. 2026 The Tates built an online empire by selling an image of extraordinary personal wealth through displays of sports cars, stacks of cash and luxury watches. Jonny Hallam, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026 Expect more format-specific bans and clearer disclosure requirements around probability displays and minimum-value guarantees. Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026 Calm Mode dims the displays and reduces the information shown. Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026 But it was filled with quicksilver, roller-coaster displays of virtuosity and the sly humor Lutoslawski and fellow Polish composer and pianist Andrzej Panufnik brought to their Paganini variations in its original 1941 iteration. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
Verb
But this status must have condemned her to a relentless cycle of literary festivals, given that her new semi-autobiographical novel displays a microscopic interest in their inner workings. Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2026 Image and Video Capture As a Chrome extension, Droplr displays an unobtrusive window in your browser's corner with all your screen capture options. Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 27 Aug. 2026 We were all taught in school about ecosystems and the balance of nature; the cam displays the mechanics of that balance in extraordinary detail. Alex Ross, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2026 Designed by En Masse Architecture and Design with a+c architects, the design displays a sense of weight that’s appropriate for brick construction. Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026 Inside its Equipment Innovation Center in Atlanta, a massive television screen displays real-time data showing what drinks dispensed by the Freestyle are trending, what time of day and where — from the region to the type of business. Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026 One displays images of water swishing around the screen’s golden frame. Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026 If there is more than one sub at a stoppage, the 10-second countdown begins when the fourth official displays the final two numbers on the board. Graham Scott, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026 The bird, named Sugar, is popular in the neighborhood and occasionally displays aggressive behavior. Denis Akbari, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for displays
Noun
  • The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, a Smithsonian affiliate, features exhibits and galleries that promote an understanding of Birmingham's role in the Civil Rights Movement.
    Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Those who make the pilgrimage to Temple Square will encounter a host of other attractions and activities, including new exhibits, live concerts and video projections on the ceiling of the tabernacle.
    Brandon Griggs, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The real test for humanoid robots’ capabilities will necessarily take place in the real world beyond the demonstrations at the World Humanoid Robot Games.
    Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Rising opposition to the Vietnam War during LBJ's tenure would spark huge demonstrations on college campuses and elsewhere and contribute to Nixon's election to the White House in 1968.
    Susan Page, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The kitchen clock shows information relevant to the kitchen, while the office display can show information generated elsewhere in the house.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Research shows these tests often find something, but much less often find actual disease.
    David Oliver, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Powers tells us how Tehran, Under the Skin, a world premiere documentary directed by Afsaneh Salari, reveals a fascinating reality about contemporary Iranian society.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Surrogacy agreements can include provisions addressing what happens if prenatal testing reveals a serious fetal abnormality, but those provisions do not necessarily give intended parents the power to force a surrogate to terminate a pregnancy.
    Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Its exhibitions, residencies, educational initiatives, and workshops have helped create an emerging local art scene and placed Madagascar on the global art scene’s map.
    Gameli Hamelo, ARTnews.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Zavataro has organized exhibitions centering interdisciplinary artist Linda Alterwitz, landscape painter Phyllis Shafer and sculptor Guillermo Bert, among others.
    News Desk, Artforum, 28 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
  • IonQ’s partnership with Sandia National Laboratories also demonstrates its increasing national-security relevance.
    Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The research also demonstrates the JWST is more than capable of studying the dispersal of gas and dust around individual infant stars.
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • With the football season starting this weekend for Bay Area teams, the Bay Area News Group unveils its preseason rankings.
    Darren Sabedra, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Salesforce unveils Slack Code —Poolside AI and Nvidia do $6 billion licensing deal.
    Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026

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“Displays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displays. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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