1
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
PC Magazine, 18 July 2025
The entire piece is being designed so that it can be removed from its location later and put back together for display elsewhere, either as one long, horizontal piece or in sections stacked atop each other, Eli said.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2025
Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 17 July 2025
Whether displayed larger than life in the Capitol Rotunda or shrunk to fit on the back of paper currency, the images these men created are everywhere.
—Literary Hub, 17 July 2025
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Noun
Your child can access apps by swiping up from the bottom of the display.
—PC Magazine, 18 July 2025
The entire piece is being designed so that it can be removed from its location later and put back together for display elsewhere, either as one long, horizontal piece or in sections stacked atop each other, Eli said.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2025
Verb
This year’s festival — featuring large-scale photographs by both emerging and established photographers from Puerto Rico, Peru, El Salvador, Mexico, Brazil, Venezuela and Colombia — will be displayed at the venue and throughout the South Bronx’s Melrose neighborhood.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 17 July 2025
Whether displayed larger than life in the Capitol Rotunda or shrunk to fit on the back of paper currency, the images these men created are everywhere.
—Literary Hub, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for display
Noun
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The series is programmed to accompany the exhibit that first opened in 2024.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
30 July 2025
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The Carver group worked closely with the Eastside team to create museum-quality exhibits in the Yellow Jacket Conference Center at the new school.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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However, the two journalists continue to face multiple misdemeanor charges in connection with the demonstration on the John A. Roebling Bridge.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
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Live art demonstrations, children’s art activities, free entertainment and an outdoor food court will be on hand, and a July Easter egg hunt will be held.—
Duante Beddingfield,
Freep.com,
25 July 2025
Verb
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Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton sat in a suite and received the loudest ovation from the crowd when he was shown on the videoboard.—
Doug Feinberg,
Chicago Tribune,
20 July 2025
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Byron, who is married with children, immediately hid when the couple was shown on screen.—
Jennifer Elias,
CNBC,
19 July 2025
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As The Washington Post reported, a study of 500 large companies revealed that last year saw the fewest DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) references in corporate financial statements since 2020.—
Time,
Time,
23 July 2025
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Data from the Institute for Women’s Policy Research reveals that for every additional level of education, poverty rates for single mothers declined by an average of 33%.—
Rita Raichoudhuri,
Chicago Tribune,
23 July 2025
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This record offensive effort came a year after the league’s annual exhibition game was a competitive contest that pitted the U.S Olympic team against WNBA All-Stars.—
Doug Feinberg,
Chicago Tribune,
20 July 2025
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Walk through the exhibition and yes, her Hannah Montana impersonator wig is, in fact, there.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
18 July 2025
Verb
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Aidan Chiles flashed potential with bouts of inconsistency in his first season with the Spartans after following coach Jonathan Smith from Oregon State.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
29 July 2025
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Highly deserving of its praise, having won the Nobel Prize in 2022, The Years is constantly moving, mimicking how time might feel stagnant and yet flashing before our eyes.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
29 July 2025
Verb
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By demonstrating ambition, clarity and joined up thinking locally, Manchester has built something that national government is now backing.—
Kath Mackay,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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This was demonstrated in a 2024 study evaluating the effectiveness of a turmeric-Boswellia formulation.10 Boswellia, also known as Indian frankincense, is an herbal extract that has been found to reduce inflammation.11 In this study, pain relief was quick.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
24 July 2025
Verb
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When George Lucas takes the stage Sunday to unveil his new Museum of Narrative Art, Hall H will be rocking, and for a long weekend at least, the problems of the real world will feel like a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away.—
Rob Salkowitz,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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The advent of fall festival season is officially upon us, with Venice and Toronto unveiling their initial lineups as the industry begins looking ahead to the next awards race.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
23 July 2025
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“Display.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/display. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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