DISPLAY Synonyms: 104 Similar and Opposite Words

Q: How is the word 'display' different from other verbs like it?

Some common synonyms of display are exhibit , expose , flaunt , parade , and show . While all these words mean "to present so as to invite notice or attention," display emphasizes putting in a position where others may see to advantage. // display sale items

Q: When is 'exhibit' a more appropriate choice than 'display'?

While the synonyms exhibit and display are close in meaning, exhibit stresses putting forward prominently or openly. // exhibit paintings at a gallery

Q: Where would 'expose' be a reasonable alternative to 'display'?

The synonyms expose and display are sometimes interchangeable, but expose suggests bringing forth from concealment and displaying. // sought to expose the hypocrisy of the town fathers

Q: When is it sensible to use 'flaunt' instead of 'display'?

Although the words flaunt and display have much in common, flaunt suggests a shameless, boastful, often offensive parading. // nouveaux riches flaunting their wealth

Q: When could 'parade' be used to replace 'display'?

The meanings of parade and display largely overlap; however, parade implies an ostentatious or arrogant displaying. // parading their piety for all to see

Q: When would 'show' be a good substitute for 'display'?

In some situations, the words show and display are roughly equivalent. However, show implies no more than enabling another to see or examine. // showed her snapshots to the whole group

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noun

Definition of display

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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verb

di-ˈsplā

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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How is the word display different from other verbs like it?

Some common synonyms of display are exhibit, expose, flaunt, parade, and show. While all these words mean "to present so as to invite notice or attention," display emphasizes putting in a position where others may see to advantage.

display sale items

When is exhibit a more appropriate choice than display?

While the synonyms exhibit and display are close in meaning, exhibit stresses putting forward prominently or openly.

exhibit paintings at a gallery

Where would expose be a reasonable alternative to display?

The synonyms expose and display are sometimes interchangeable, but expose suggests bringing forth from concealment and displaying.

sought to expose the hypocrisy of the town fathers

When is it sensible to use flaunt instead of display?

Although the words flaunt and display have much in common, flaunt suggests a shameless, boastful, often offensive parading.

nouveaux riches flaunting their wealth

When could parade be used to replace display?

The meanings of parade and display largely overlap; however, parade implies an ostentatious or arrogant displaying.

parading their piety for all to see

When would show be a good substitute for display?

In some situations, the words show and display are roughly equivalent. However, show implies no more than enabling another to see or examine.

showed her snapshots to the whole group

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Recent Examples of display

Noun

Like virtually all waveguide display glasses, the MemoMind One doesn’t have much, if any, of an app ecosystem. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026 Santoni’s savoir-faire was on full display during the brand’s immersive presentation that took attendees behind the scenes of its artisanal process. — Katie Abel, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

Verb

At the Musée du Luxembourg, 150 Warhol drawings are displayed alongside paintings, silkscreens, photographs and archival materials. — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026 His body was cut into four quarters and his head was displayed on a stick outside Plymouth for decades as a warning. — J. B. MacKinnon, Harpers Magazine, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for display

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The exhibit has also been translated into Spanish, Ballard said.

— Emma Hall October 3, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
There's also mammal dioramas, live animals, and other rotating exhibits.

— Andrew Stelzer, NPR, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of exhibit

Noun

Most shots in the demonstration footage on the Spears & Munsil Ultra HD benchmark disc look very good on the Pro Series OLED, again thanks to its color accuracy and per-pixel luminance control.

— Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026
Similar demonstrations were held in state capitals including Valencia, Maracaibo and Merida.

— Clyburn Saint John, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of demonstration

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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
Madonna then descended the stairs and removed her coat to reveal a red-and-black corset as dancers lifted her onto a table that rolled around a choir in the audience wearing white veils.

— Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of reveal

Noun

In her review of the exhibition, critic Aruna D’Souza sees this resemblance as a blind spot in the show’s curation.

— Tina M. Campt, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
Paul Cassirer, the subject of the latter exhibition, is credited with bringing Impressionism to Germany and helping the country’s museums acquire top works.

— Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of exhibition

Verb

The fifth-round pick from Nebraska has flashed as both a runner and pass-catcher behind the Chiefs’ featured back.

— Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2026
As Americans prepared to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday on the morning of July 4, sobering images flashed across their phones and TV screens.

— James Bisbee, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of flash

Verb

Last week, a bipartisan group of lawmakers unveiled the bill for a 20% incentive, which with bonuses could bring the total rebate to 30%.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 27 Sep. 2026
The singer was throwing a bash to unveil his second collection for Dondup, where he was named creative director last May.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 27 Sep. 2026

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