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as in exhibit
a public showing of objects of interest
a display of paintings by masters of French Impressionism
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as in demonstration
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 to exhibit
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 to reveal
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 display
Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
Festival highlights include the giant mum arch and other flowery displays–perfect for photos–as well as the sheer variety of shopping from more than 300 vendors.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2025
Katrina Donham, Parents, 23 Sep. 2025
Raise up pots and containers off your deck or patio by displaying them on a low or wheeled plant stand, says Benson.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Activists vow to protect a display on George Washington's ties to slavery.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
Festival highlights include the giant mum arch and other flowery displays–perfect for photos–as well as the sheer variety of shopping from more than 300 vendors.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2025
Verb
Montessori classrooms are known as prepared environments, and feature low shelves in an organized, uncluttered space, and work areas where each activity or subject is clearly displayed.
—Katrina Donham, Parents, 23 Sep. 2025
Raise up pots and containers off your deck or patio by displaying them on a low or wheeled plant stand, says Benson.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for display
Noun
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Denielson Hernandez, a freshman majoring in automotive marketing from Pontiac, worked at the Infiniti exhibit, where a couple of vehicles were on display.—
Keenan Thompson,
Freep.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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An exhibit of his work at the Museum of Wisconsin Arts' downtown gallery location in Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel led to Floyd-Pruitt serving as an artist-in-residence there.—
Angelika Ytuarte,
jsonline.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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The free, family-friendly event includes a chance to meet local firefighters, watch live demonstrations, tour the station and get fire safety tips.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Sep. 2025
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In a first-of-its-kind demonstration, the team also used the router to direct entangled pairs of photons, successfully maintaining their quantum link with an interference visibility of about 97%.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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King had actively shown for the ball in his own defensive third but his first-time square pass was catastrophic, presenting it straight to Mikkel Damsgaard, who duly converted to give Brentford the lead.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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Williams also rushed one in himself against the Vikings, showing his mobility.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Sep. 2025
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Originating at the Stanford House, a historic farmhouse built in 1843, the hike reveals fantastic views of the 65-foot Brandywine Falls with lots of tall oak, hickory, and beech trees along the way.—
Dave Parfitt,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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Former Vice President Kamala Harris revealed in her new memoir that 107 days was not enough time to win a presidential election, while offering a behind-the-scenes look into intimate moments and decisions during her historic presidential campaign.—
Sydney Topf,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Sep. 2025
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These robots are used by businesses to attract attention in a variety of public settings, including exhibition halls, retail stores, hospitals, schools, hotels, and for e-commerce live streaming.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Sep. 2025
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The Colorado Avalanche captain completed his first exhibition game in four seasons Sunday night.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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An abundance of kitschy wall decorations (fuzzy dice, fake flowers, party streamers) gleamed under flashing lights, casting the room in lurid shades of pink and green.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
26 Sep. 2025
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The sophomore flashed his potential among several Mission Viejo wide receivers over the summer, and transferred late in the offseason to Tustin.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The test event also demonstrated that the system can detect UAVs even if drones are partially obscured by buildings or clouds.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Sep. 2025
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Protesters had rallied for days outside the Texas state capitol, demonstrating against Republican efforts to redraw the state’s congressional map.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
27 Sep. 2025
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Alibaba also officially unveiled the latest version of its Qwen large language models — the Qwen3-Max — on Wednesday, along with a series of other updates to its suite of AI product offerings.—
Dylan Butts,Victoria Yeo,
CNBC,
24 Sep. 2025
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Just 173 days later, eight months before its 2026 debut, the club rolled out its name, crest, and colors, unveiling its brand identity.—
Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Display.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/display. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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