displays 1 of 2

noun

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

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verb

present tense third-person singular of display
1
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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2
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
Noun
The mounting modules also allow the displays to be adjusted to different angles. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2026 Boston has announced when holiday light displays and Christmas trees will be lit up in the city to end 2026. — Digital Producer, CBS News, 6 Nov. 2026 This laptop touch screen is the result of years of advancement in displays in Apple's various iPads. — Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026 Apple has gone a step further, noting that OLEDs typically have faster response times than IPS displays. — ArsTechnica, 5 Nov. 2026 Assembly Bill 1709, introduced by Assemblymember Josh Lowenthal (D-Long Beach), bars social media sites from providing features such as autoplay and recommended content displays to teenagers and young children. — Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026 Though billed as Yeezy’s new flagship, Droam 1 was stripped bare, with no merchandise, displays or visible branding. — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026 The element, used for screen displays and semiconductors, is produced as a byproduct during the extraction of other rare earth metals. — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026 Smaller displays near the bottom of the windshield also show speed and lap data, helping drivers monitor performance without looking away from the road for long. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
Verb
Physicists have now recreated this situation in the laboratory, building a three-component quantum system that displays competing magnetic correlations. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026 Besides the night and daytime modes, there is also a navigation mode which displays your cardinal direction alongside degrees of your azimuth and elevation angles. — Harry Bennett, Space.com, 6 Nov. 2026 Show Caption 1 of 14 A phone displays the family of four who died in the Rogers Park fire. — Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026 This incident displays Lakshmana’s inability to control his anger. — Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026 The back bar displays several pieces of wall art of horses, cowboys and cowgirls. — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2026 Mapping the risks The report authors created an interactive Trans-Pacific Cable Gray Zone Vulnerability Index that ranks the undersea cables considered most at risk and displays a map of their routes spanning the Pacific Ocean. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 28 Oct. 2026 However, unlike the Echo Show and Amazon’s other smart home hubs, the Alexa Photo Frame only ever displays your photos, and you’ll never be served an ad. — Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 28 Oct. 2026 The space also displays visual art from the local arts community, including a 24-foot dragon sculpture that hangs from the ceiling. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 27 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for displays
  1. exhibits
  2. demonstrations
  3. shows
  4. reveals
  5. exhibitions
  6. flashes
  7. demonstrates
  8. unveils
Noun
  • Among other efforts, the museum recently broke ground on Wonder Works, an auxiliary building where exhibits can be both created and repaired for the museum.
    — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The museum is noted for ongoing exhibits that aim to make science fun for children.
    — Holly Andres, Daily News, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of exhibits
Noun
  • Those tools should help engineers model circuit behavior before moving toward physical demonstrations.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The senior’s performance against Woodland of Stockbridge was among the best demonstrations.
    — Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of demonstrations
Verb
  • In a separate incident Sunday, Basabe flagged down police to report that a parking garage employee grabbed and threw his phone to the ground, the report shows.
    — Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Trump spent time listing numerous other renovation projects around the capital, arguing that the construction work shows how his presidency is delivering for the American people.
    — Ana Ceballos, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of shows
Verb
  • In any case, the characters’ specific backgrounds matter less when the play reveals itself to be a metaphor for military conflict, especially the fallout and collateral damage affecting those who are not the strategists and decision makers.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Another reveals a family trait or behavior that was unwittingly passed from generation to generation.
    — Gary Barron, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of reveals
Noun
  • Beyond the yacht itself, the club promises a year-round social calendar, from live concerts and art exhibitions at sea to private events ashore with fashion houses, watchmakers, and fellow members’ clubs.
    — Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The California Museum, which houses the California Hall of Fame and welcomes traveling exhibitions, is small compared to Sacramento institutions such as the Crocker or the Railroad Museum.
    — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of exhibitions
Verb
  • Creative endeavor, in the space of a few hours, flashes its many faces, arduous and sexy, fleeting and fun.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of flashes
Verb
  • Diana Lin, a researcher at the San Francisco Estuary Institute, said the study was impressive, and demonstrates novel and effective methods for detecting microplastics in the snow.
    — Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Its development also demonstrates how advanced manufacturing techniques can simplify rocket engine production.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of demonstrates
Verb
  • This week, as powerhouse art dealer David Zwirner unveils the first major solo exhibition of Nara’s work in New York in over a decade (his first at the gallery since leaving Pace last year) that duality is especially striking.
    — Julie Brener Davich, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Continue reading … -- POLITICS LIFE OR DEATH — Conservative group unveils campaign in key state to expose ‘shocking’ Dem platform.
    — , FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of unveils

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“Displays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displays. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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