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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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
Only 2,000 were made in 1989, and some were used as store displays. — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026 At crucial junctures over the centuries, parallel concepts of order, displays of power, and reflections of economic structures have manifested in both dance and police work. — Sophie Landres, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026 This fiendishly fun romp puts the spotlight on Whihala the Witch and her ring of dancing circle sister witches, as well as fire-eaters, costume contests, games, food, paranormal investigations and scary displays. — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026 The concept also features dedicated beauty advisors and elevated displays designed to make browsing feel more like shopping at a beauty specialty store than a typical Target run. — Taylor Lane, StyleCaster, 30 Sep. 2026 Asking libraries to add Palestinian books to their collections, featuring Palestinian books in displays, programming and booklists. — Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026 Here are trucks that can practically drive themselves down the highway, turn their cabin into a mobile office, and put more than 60 inches of digital displays in front of their occupants. — New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2026 Aurora displays were reported as far south as California, while a rare pink aurora appeared in China’s Heilongjiang province. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026 This full-length mirror cabinet displays over 100 pieces via specialized hooks, earring racks, ring slots, and shelves. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026
Verb
Google now displays how many reviews a business has had removed, so quiet cleanup leaves a signature, too. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026 For a scenario that never leaves its single location, the film still displays a fair amount of visual flair. — Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2026 Ellen displays intimacy with Lara in front of Ruby; Lara withholds and then offers attention; Ruby watches with envy, desire, and the alertness of a guest who cannot tell whether she is being welcomed or appraised. — Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026 Customers using the Wegmans app can create a digital shopping list that displays the aisle location for every item prior to arrival. — Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026 The Epstein Reading Room tour is an exhibit that displays more than 3 million pages released by the Justice Department. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026 Co-founded by George Lucas and his wife, Mellody Hobson, the soaring biomorphic structure designed by architect Ma Yansong’s firm MAD displays Lucas’s vast and motley personal collection of figurative art. — Philip Kennicott, Washington Post, 21 Sep. 2026 As the videos fly by, Alex’s phone suddenly displays a furious message from her boss. — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026 By default, Smart CRM displays a table with all the key information about your contacts, including a column for recent updates that HubSpot's AI pulls from contact records. — Dianna Gunn, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for displays
Noun
  • Find seasonal art exhibits in the Gallery Hall and check out the Gwinnett Veterans Memorial Museum also located inside.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Beyond the views, there are also some wonderful exhibits on the 2nd and 80th floors offering a historical overview of the building’s construction and legacy.
    — Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • MoMA was a frequent target of pro-Palestinian demonstrations in 2024, including a major sit-in protesting some board members who had been accused of investing in Israeli arms manufacturers.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The demonstrations followed the eviction of 87-year-old María del Carmen Abascal, who faced an enormous rent increase.
    — Teresa Medrano, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Footage shared online shows Reeves losing himself to the song from a private box.
    — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 29 Sep. 2026
  • This photograph shows a fire burning at the Dobrobut medical centre following a Russian aerial attack on Kyiv on 28 September 2026, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
    — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • When John reveals the Halogram to Kerry (after fair warning), the look on her face is a mix of shock and agony.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 28 Sep. 2026
  • In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, Morris reveals her go-to, and very relatable, fashion advice as someone who stands just over five feet tall.
    — Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Alongside the art for sale, visitors can encounter site-specific works, special exhibitions and public programs that offer various ways into Atlanta’s contemporary art scene and the broader conversations shaping it.
    — Andrew Alexander, AJC.com, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The Mexico initiative initially was also expected to include a football bowl game in 2026 in Monterrey, as well as future exhibitions for Big 12 baseball and soccer teams.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • The show then flashes forward to the other women emotionally processing the news of his overdose and coming together at Angie’s to console one another and share memories of Robert.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • This exhibit demonstrates how more than 600 muscles fuel human movement.
    — Emma Hall October 3, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
  • As Applied Aerospace strips out IPO charges over the next two quarters, demonstrates its capital-light operating leverage, and starts collecting cash on its backlog, the valuation gap will likely compress.
    — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Today, Sportico unveils an agenda spanning global football ownership, basketball’s European ambitions, women’s sports investment, the technologies changing how fans experience the game and more.
    — Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 30 Sep. 2026
  • For its 20th anniversary, IDFA DocLab unveils the first projects, including the two winners of the Film Fund DocLab Interactive Grant and new works developed through a two-year research program, Shared Realities.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026

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“Displays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displays. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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