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 its predecessor, this model features Apple’s brightest watch display and a rugged design that’s water-resistant up to 100 meters and IP6X-rated for dust resistance. — Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 2 Nov. 2026 The architect was also responsible for the light reconfiguration of the Via Sant’Andrea store, where new furniture and displays are intended to enhance the customer experience of Kiton’s female clients. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026

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They are displayed alongside the three winning designs of the Beymen Young Talents Design Competition for local university students, and a Louis Vuitton wardrobe trunk made in 1886 for Sultan Abdülhamid II. — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026 After displaying his talents — and a 100 mph fastball — as a reliever, the Sox are converting Taylor into a starter. — Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for display

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Almendariz and her daughter, Christina, are working to preserve both through traditional tule practices and an exhibit highlighting the relationship between Native communities and California's wetlands.

— Conor McGill, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026
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

Definition of exhibit

Noun

The crowd below, fresh from a demonstration to protest education cuts by libertarian President Javier Milei, had stopped outside her apartment to chant her name.

— Marina Dias, Washington Post, 2 Nov. 2026
How the machines respond to these situations could better indicate their practical capabilities than isolated demonstrations of individual movements.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of demonstration

Verb

Miami Beach code compliance officers also checked on the polling station at least six times for possible loud music and signage code adherence pertaining to Basabe, although no violations were issued, records show.

— Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026
MaxPreps records show Beyer finished 0-10 in 2018, 2021 and 2022.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of show

Verb

But the midterms revealed a broad backlash against redistricting efforts in the South that were aimed at boosting Republicans and, by extension, reducing Black representation.

— BILL BARROW, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
In his acceptance speech, Villeneuve revealed a little about his creative expression, too, and used it as a lead-in to confront the existential crisis imposed by artificial intelligence.

— Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of reveal

Noun

Sotheby’s in New York is getting a jump on the anniversary action by offering the revenge dress itself in a special auction in December, after an exhibition tour through London, Hong Kong, and Geneva.

— Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 11 Nov. 2026
Look, the statue was part of very high-profile exhibitions about the collector.

— Kelley Engelbrecht, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of exhibition

Verb

Underneath the question on the screen, three dots appear—similar to the ones messaging apps use to signal that your conversation partner is composing a response—and flash with anticipation.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2026
Mitchell was particularly impressive as a distributor while Crowe and Bryant flashed their elite scoring ability.

— PJ Green November 3, Kansas City Star, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of flash

Verb

This final aspect represents democracy's functional correction mechanism, which the midterm results demonstrated in ample measure.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Nov. 2026
Nighthawk pushes performance IBM’s current Nighthawk r2 processor has demonstrated significant improvements in quantum execution speed.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of demonstrate

Verb

The company plans to unveil its flagship vehicle in 2027, according to a press release.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Nov. 2026
The town of Stratford recently unveiled its own wind phone in the Roosevelt Forest that was installed by Shannon, with the aid of the Roosevelt Forest Commission and Stratford resident Jessica Wolf.

— Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 8 Nov. 2026

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