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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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
An small outdoor table make the perfect spot for displaying some of your favorite potted plants, watering can, and other decor.
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Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 25 Apr. 2026
This means that these early octopuses may have already been displaying the advanced intelligence that they are known for today.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 24 Apr. 2026
The organization wants people’s first experiences in the new location to be memorable, displaying the best the Royal has to offer.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
One popular type of proposal involved displaying supposedly meaningful figures on parts of our planet that would be visible from the extraterrestrial target of choice.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Too often, supporters have felt the players have struggled to even offer that, with meek away performances against Sunderland (3-0 defeat), Brighton & Hove Albion (2-0 defeat) and Everton (2-0 defeat) displaying a side devoid of belief and beaten before kick-off.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
The commission also gave her a private warning and ordered her to receive additional education for displaying the LGBTQ pride flag in her courtroom.
—Gabriella Ybarra, San Antonio Express-News, 23 Apr. 2026
Placed sporadically throughout the galleries are screens displaying the idiosyncratic image of a single hand.
—Horace D. Ballard, Artforum, 22 Apr. 2026
On Marathon Monday, the company stationed the robot at its 888 Boylston Street showroom in Boston, displaying it in front of thousands of runners from roughly 130 countries, as well as hundreds of thousands of spectators.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026
Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 25 Apr. 2026
This means that these early octopuses may have already been displaying the advanced intelligence that they are known for today.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 24 Apr. 2026
The organization wants people’s first experiences in the new location to be memorable, displaying the best the Royal has to offer.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
One popular type of proposal involved displaying supposedly meaningful figures on parts of our planet that would be visible from the extraterrestrial target of choice.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Too often, supporters have felt the players have struggled to even offer that, with meek away performances against Sunderland (3-0 defeat), Brighton & Hove Albion (2-0 defeat) and Everton (2-0 defeat) displaying a side devoid of belief and beaten before kick-off.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
The commission also gave her a private warning and ordered her to receive additional education for displaying the LGBTQ pride flag in her courtroom.
—Gabriella Ybarra, San Antonio Express-News, 23 Apr. 2026
Placed sporadically throughout the galleries are screens displaying the idiosyncratic image of a single hand.
—Horace D. Ballard, Artforum, 22 Apr. 2026
On Marathon Monday, the company stationed the robot at its 888 Boylston Street showroom in Boston, displaying it in front of thousands of runners from roughly 130 countries, as well as hundreds of thousands of spectators.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for displaying
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Joseph Wright chased that question in the set of paintings that the National Gallery is currently exhibiting.—
Julian Bell,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Neue Nationalgalerie plans to begin exhibiting art in the building before its official opening, as that institution can only display a portion of its collection at its current premises.—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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The team wanted to keep Phillips and even engaged in conversations with Trey Hendrickson, showing the desire for a high-level edge rusher to join Jalyx Hunt and Nolan Smith in the top three.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Cops also felt hot on the trail after a driver shared footage showing Neukgu trotting alongside a mountain road.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026
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Moniak, meanwhile, continues flashing star power.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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In the past, even when Gobert has done his job to the best of anyone’s abilities, Jokic has often found answers in the form of knocking down outside jumpers or by flashing his feathery touch in the midrange.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
24 Apr. 2026
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He was bound by nondisclosure agreements forbidding him from revealing classified or sensitive military information.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026
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In April 2026, CBS announced its fall schedule, revealing that hit shows like Matlock and Ghosts are being held until midseason for the 2026-2027 TV schedule.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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The staff kept operations running under armed guard for nearly three weeks, exposing personnel to radiation doses well beyond the limits of their normal rotation schedules.—
Hanna Arhirova,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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During heavy rain, sewage can overflow into waterways, exposing people to toxic chemicals and harmful bacteria.—
Sofi Zeman,
Kansas City Star,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Hermes-1 is not built to produce electricity, which is a crucial step in demonstrating the incorporation of components such as the tri-structural isotropic (TRISO) coated fuel particle and flibe molten fluoride salt coolant.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Apr. 2026
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Instead, the 22-year-old has been used as a right-sided centre-back and has fared well, showcasing her playmaking on the ball and demonstrating an innate knack for box defending.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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Britain’s royal family will mark what would have been the late Queen Elizabeth II’s 100th birthday by unveiling comprehensive plans for a new charity and memorial in central London.—
Max Foster,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
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Set within the cloister of Santa Maria del Carmine, just a few steps from the Aesop Brera store, the installation will wink to how the brand illuminates every skin and room by unveiling Aposē, a trio of lights designed by the brand — one of which will be produced as a limited series.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Over the past two seasons, Murdock combined for 298 tackles, almost 50 more than anyone else in the FBS, while producing 30 tackles for loss and seven sacks.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Green cabbage tends to be more common for fermenting, a process by which microorganisms (bacteria, yeast, or fungi) break down sugars and starches in food, producing acids, gases, or alcohol as byproducts.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Displaying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displaying. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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