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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
Yudhijit Bhattacharjee, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Trump was notably out of character throughout his stay here, deferential to his host, marveling at displays of Chinese power and reticent to speak with the press.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
The event included aerial performances, various static displays, and exhibits that focused on history and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), according to the news release.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 17 May 2026
The outset of war finds her wary yet calm, and our knowledge of her composure under siege means that all following emotional displays shake us like miniature earthquakes.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 16 May 2026
The free event features 20 flying acts, more than 30 static aircraft displays and a STEM expo with over 25 Idaho businesses.
—Idaho Statesman, 15 May 2026
The failure of so many in the political world to speak up displays a sad and growing moral bankruptcy.
—Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 14 May 2026
York is the second-oldest town in the state, home to stunning displays of classic New England-style shingle architecture and the famous Nubble Lighthouse.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
The dimensions of La Pausa suggested a smaller scale of events than the now-customary splashy destination displays of other brands, and Grangié has turned this into a stance.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 10 May 2026
Literary Hub, 19 May 2026
Stanford’s Basic Income Lab provides a global map that displays 203 basic income experiment sites and is current through January 30, 2025, 50 of which were active and the rest completed.
—Carrie Brandon Elliot, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The sandals also feature the brand’s signature light beige/nude leather sole, which also displays the brand’s golden pineapple logo plaque.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
At the entrance, a shelf displays ceramics made by local craftspeople, each piece accompanied by an introduction to the creative who made it.
—Bridget Mills-Powell, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 May 2026
National data reviewed by the Star-Telegram displays a complicated reality.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026
There are other variables, too, like the inclusion of summer 2025 signing Florian Wirtz and how his arrival has altered the team’s balance, and how opponents have figured out how to nullify the threat of Ryan Gravenberch after his standout displays in the 2024-25 title-winning season.
—Gregg Evans, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Once the signal is successfully received, the button displays a soft internal light as confirmation.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 12 May 2026
An operating license for a dilapidated Boba tea kiosk displays a 2024 expiration date.
—Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
Noun
In a family where hugs and other displays of physical affection were common, Djena was hardly ever touched, unless she was being disciplined.
—Yudhijit Bhattacharjee, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Trump was notably out of character throughout his stay here, deferential to his host, marveling at displays of Chinese power and reticent to speak with the press.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
The event included aerial performances, various static displays, and exhibits that focused on history and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), according to the news release.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 17 May 2026
The outset of war finds her wary yet calm, and our knowledge of her composure under siege means that all following emotional displays shake us like miniature earthquakes.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 16 May 2026
The free event features 20 flying acts, more than 30 static aircraft displays and a STEM expo with over 25 Idaho businesses.
—Idaho Statesman, 15 May 2026
The failure of so many in the political world to speak up displays a sad and growing moral bankruptcy.
—Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 14 May 2026
York is the second-oldest town in the state, home to stunning displays of classic New England-style shingle architecture and the famous Nubble Lighthouse.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
The dimensions of La Pausa suggested a smaller scale of events than the now-customary splashy destination displays of other brands, and Grangié has turned this into a stance.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 10 May 2026
Verb
Purpose dissolves into who owns it, who displays it, who claims authority over it.
—Literary Hub, 19 May 2026
Stanford’s Basic Income Lab provides a global map that displays 203 basic income experiment sites and is current through January 30, 2025, 50 of which were active and the rest completed.
—Carrie Brandon Elliot, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The sandals also feature the brand’s signature light beige/nude leather sole, which also displays the brand’s golden pineapple logo plaque.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
At the entrance, a shelf displays ceramics made by local craftspeople, each piece accompanied by an introduction to the creative who made it.
—Bridget Mills-Powell, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 May 2026
National data reviewed by the Star-Telegram displays a complicated reality.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026
There are other variables, too, like the inclusion of summer 2025 signing Florian Wirtz and how his arrival has altered the team’s balance, and how opponents have figured out how to nullify the threat of Ryan Gravenberch after his standout displays in the 2024-25 title-winning season.
—Gregg Evans, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Once the signal is successfully received, the button displays a soft internal light as confirmation.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 12 May 2026
An operating license for a dilapidated Boba tea kiosk displays a 2024 expiration date.
—Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for displays
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But the real question during the Venice Biennale, in between exhibits and galleries, is always the same.—
Jenn Rice,
Vogue,
20 May 2026
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More than 1 million square feet of space will be used for exhibits, events, gaming, panels, cosplay showcases, movie screenings, raves and afterparties.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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Its operational environment is significant because the Middle East has become one of the clearest demonstrations of the low-cost drone threat the Navy is attempting to address.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
22 May 2026
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Similar demonstrations have been held previously over the issue.—
Dan Bashakov,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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According to the Wall Street Journal, new data shows the growth of xAI’s two-year old chatbot, Grok, has stagnated.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
14 May 2026
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Resident video shows aftermath Initial video released Sunday by a nearby resident showed officers running along the light‑rail tracks toward a person, and one officer kicking away what appears to be a gun from the individual on the ground.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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Gray and his superb cast are in blazing form and full command here in a bruising movie that reveals the heavy price of pursuing the American Dream too recklessly, instead of heeding Aeschylus’ words.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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But tending to two people reveals the fine line between freedom and precarity.—
Beatrice Loayza,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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Auction houses have increasingly blurred the line between commercial and institutional space over the past decade, mounting scholarly exhibitions, publishing museum-quality catalogs, and courting curatorial prestige.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
19 May 2026
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Right now, the most likely uses seem to be entertainment, exhibitions, research, security demos or specialized industrial testing.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
Verb
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The device turns its head from side to side, flashes red LED eyes, while its tail is equipped with blue LEDs.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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Janet Jackson flashes a smile onstage as her 1989 album Rhythm Nation 1814 is inducted at the 2026 Grammy Hall of Fame ceremony in Los Angeles on May 8.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Publishing books by authors who endorse the BDS movement demonstrates to Israeli readers that opposition to occupation, apartheid, and genocide is what lies at the heart of the boycott—a clearly legitimate form of nonviolent political protest.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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Python incentives and education specialist Robert Edman, with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, demonstrates how to catch a python during an event promoting the Florida Python Challenge 2020 Python Bowl in 2019.—
Morgan Rynor,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
Verb
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Starbucks unveils summer merch collections, including Miffy collab Starbucks also teased two new merchandise collections that will be released this summer, including one that is a collaboration with Miffy, the popular rabbit cartoon character.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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The resort unveils new and updated features every year—in 2026, look for Aquavia Lumina, a nighttime walk through a canyon with lights, projections, and music that immerses you in a story world.—
Jess Hoffert,
Midwest Living,
9 May 2026
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“Displays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displays. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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