displaying

verb

present participle of display
1
as in exhibiting
to present so as to invite notice or attention display the best items at the front of the showcase

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2
as in showing
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 displaying Inspired by an image of Black women displaying their natural hair together, Rice floated the idea of creating something similar in Kansas City. — Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2026 Then, the film cuts to show our protagonist’s hand hovering in front of a slide projector displaying a plot of cheap land in South Carolina where nuclear weapons were developed during the Cold War. — Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2026 Using projections and mapping technology, a light show displaying famous art works and abstract visuals sets a backdrop for musical accompaniment by an orchestra and choir, alongside narration sharing history about Sacramento and the cathedral. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026 Dozens of vendors and exhibitors from three continents will be at the Huntington’s Brody Botanical Center all weekend displaying and selling hundreds of exotic orchids. — Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026 There are no props, no Volume-like screens displaying an ominous setting. — Corbin Bolies, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026 Behind the reception desk, a wall of 109 wooden pigeonholes doubles as an art installation, with some compartments displaying replicas of the property's original room keys and others filled with nautical relics reflecting Naples's coastal allure. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026 The rule prohibits players from displaying personal messages in writing or illustration on game day unless the message has received advance approval from the league's office. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026 Ashley marched down the runway in a custom pinstripe Tod’s suit detailed with a belt displaying her initials. — Joan Kennedy, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for displaying
  1. exhibiting
  2. showing
  3. flashing
  4. revealing
  5. exposing
  6. demonstrating
  7. unveiling
  8. producing
Verb
  • Even after the game, Riley apparently wasn’t aware that Stephens was soon on the sideline thereafter shown on NBC’s broadcast, not kneeling respectfully or exhibiting concern, but smiling and dapping up teammates.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026
  • If a scheduling agent suddenly begins querying compensation records, that deserves the same scrutiny as an employee exhibiting the same behavior.
    — Sumit Dhawan, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of exhibiting
Verb
  • Radar is showing showers extending from Arizona through Minnesota and up in to Canada all the way as north as Moosonee, Ontario.
    — Ron Smiley, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The paper also obtained a video showing Rodriguez speaking with parents at a baseball field.
    — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of showing
Verb
  • The unit looks even stronger in the playoffs, with starter Will Warren flashing in his new relief role so far and hard-throwing rotation mate Ryan Weathers potentially joining him in the ALDS bullpen after a forearm flexor strain.
    — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 2 Oct. 2026
  • No electricity, no phones, no bright screens flashing information, no cackling TV in the corner of the room.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of flashing
Verb
  • Swift appears as the ghost of Farrell’s former wife, warning Johnson about her husband and revealing the dark truth behind his past.
    — Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Tony Romo carved out new terrain at CBS Sports after revealing a knack for predicting game play — all but forcing CBS to re-sign the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback to a multi-season pact in 2020 valued at around $17 million a year.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of revealing
Verb
  • When new, concrete possesses a thin, temporarily protective layer that, if not maintained, will wear away, exposing the interior, which gradually crumbles.
    — Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The case accused school officials of unreasonably exposing McNair to the risk of heatstroke, failing to recognize the initial symptoms and inadequately providing medical care and treatment, thus worsening McNair’s condition.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of exposing
Verb
  • Alongside the tanker, one team focused on demonstrating a hydrogen fuel cell aboard an offshore wind turbine work vessel.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Students in Liège, Belgium, began demonstrating Thursday, and high schools there were closed Friday.
    — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of demonstrating
Verb
  • Robinhood is up more than 4% this morning after unveiling a bunch of new products at its Active Trader Summit.
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Eight days before the grand opening of Northwestern University’s new Ryan Field in Evanston, officials for the Big Ten football stadium are unveiling the culinary lineup available for fans, featuring some of the Chicago area’s biggest names in food.
    — Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of unveiling
Verb
  • After scoring a touchdown and producing 60 total yards (53 receiving, seven rushing) in the first half, Ashley continued to be a mismatch against BYU’s secondary.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Oct. 2026
  • The keys are nearly silent, and the mouse is similarly quiet, producing little noise when clicking or scrolling.
    — Michael Justin Allen Sexton, PC Magazine, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of producing

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“Displaying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displaying. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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