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
The village built on the Luna Rossa base’s docks — its metallic structure wrapped externally in reflective foil — is an immersive, low-light space with modular wooden and aluminum displays intended for flexibility. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026 After sunset, the performances will continue with illuminated parachute displays, aerobatics and additional aircraft. — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026 Samsung The Movingstyle Essential 32-Inch Monitor Deal Samsung's screen offerings are extensive, ranging from budget displays to massive curved gaming monitors, but the Movingstyle Essential still stands out as unique. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026 The senior Cuaron recalled drawing inspiration from LED displays at a Rolling Stones concert. — Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026 But Amazon’s attempts to stretch it into a personal assistant are underbaked and frustrating, and the ads on the Echo Show smart displays are out of control. — Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 8 Oct. 2026 Members are allowed to host displays at Parliament with official approval. — News Desk, Artforum, 8 Oct. 2026 Researchers are developing displays that produce this type of light directly, which could be used to make screens that work in very bright environments, such as direct sunlight. — Mallory Green, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2026 Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) are entitled to host displays on parliament grounds, though all exhibitions must be approved by officials. — Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026
Verb
An online directory displays 179 organizational logos from participating groups worldwide. — Asra Q. Nomani, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026 Behind the bar, a towering concrete structure displays hundreds of spirits, creating an impressive backdrop for the bartenders at work. — Alessia Armenise, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026 The dashboard displays battery percentage, input and output power, connection status, and charging history at a glance, and adding multiple Jackery power stations was quick and seamless. — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026 One of these installations, in collaboration with the Summit Historical Society, permanently displays historical photos of Summit County. — The Summit Daily, Denver Post, 7 Oct. 2026 This exhibit displays body parts and specimens crucial to human development and reproduction. — Emma Hall october 3, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026 Eric Virey, principal displays analyst at Yole Intelligence, considers FALD a hardware feature first and foremost. — ArsTechnica, 2 Oct. 2026 Atwell displays a balletic athleticism while Hiddleston is all enthusiastic limbs and snake hips. — Zing Tsjeng, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026 Treat yourself to a piece that displays the sewing technique even more shamelessly. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for displays
Noun
  • On our visit, the museum had two exhibits, one dedicated to the influence of water in Kelly’s work.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The event unites military and civilian communities in a series of public events, including ship tours, community concerts, public safety and military response exhibits, and STEM education activities.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The demonstrations showed how protests that began at a high school in the Paris region in mid-September have grown into a nationwide movement -- the latest of many that have marked Macron's nearly decade-long tenure.
    — NICOLAS GARRIGA, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Earlier demonstrations erupted over mismanagement of a string of public examinations, and broader youth disenchantment with the authorities.
    — Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 7 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The season preview shows us a lot of kissing; here’s hoping people will act more sanely this year.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2026
  • That shows that the demand is there, and then the demand signals trickle down.
    — SJ Studio, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Trying to find her brother, Prue — aided by Curtis, who reveals previously unseen pluck and ingenuity — encounters a variety of colorful animal and human characters as both friends and foes.
    — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 11 Oct. 2026
  • An America lost to time, remembered in photos The mall’s future is now determined — and its past reveals a version of America perhaps long gone.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Chicago Art Fair, one of the city’s latest fine art exhibitions, will bring together nearly 50 galleries from across the globe, including eight from Chicago.
    — Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Proceeds from the evening support the museum’s exhibitions, educational opportunities and public screenings.
    — Denise Petski, Deadline, 8 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
  • For now, AthenaZero demonstrates a promising direction for robotic design.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Despite the deep divide on governance, and disagreements on governance in Bangladesh, the 300-signatory milestone demonstrates that international brands remain committed to the Accord’s core principle.
    — Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Continue reading … -- POLITICS LIFE OR DEATH — Conservative group unveils campaign in key state to expose ‘shocking’ Dem platform.
    — , FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Moncler today unveils the latest edition of Re/Icons, its project dedicated to revisiting landmark designs from the brand’s 74-year archive.
    — Luke Leitch, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2026

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“Displays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displays. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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