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
In Springfield, Missouri, more than 100 students gathered outside Kickapoo High School with anti-ICE signs, some proudly displaying a Mexican flag.
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Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
Damian Kevitt spent Saturday afternoon on a 10-mile bike ride with hundreds of other cyclists, a sticker displaying Alex Pretti’s photo stuck to his jersey.
—Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Alessandro Michele, at Valentino, was also thinking of how to collide reality and fantasy, staging his collection in nooks inspired by the kaiser panorama, an early 20th century precursor to cinema, in which viewers sat around a circle, staring into a contraption displaying slides.
—CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
Aguilera was coy in her pose, covering her chest while displaying her cleavage and letting her jewelry do the talking.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Moon gold plaster walls surround a coromandel screen displaying fine jewelry, while a black textured watch wall showcases four Gambone vessels, two Chinese lacquer boxes and a Gold Box by Johan Creten.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 30 Jan. 2026
There were reports of someone displaying a gun, but police said that is unconfirmed, and no gun was found at the scene.
—Jose Fabian, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
The rocket itself is extremely well-detailed, with stickers proudly displaying the NASA and ESA logos, as well as smaller details like the door to the Orion crew vehicle.
—Ian Stokes, Space.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Often proudly displaying a Union Jack, Amelia does things like burn pictures of British PM Keir Starmer and rail against Islam and immigrants.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 28 Jan. 2026
Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
Damian Kevitt spent Saturday afternoon on a 10-mile bike ride with hundreds of other cyclists, a sticker displaying Alex Pretti’s photo stuck to his jersey.
—Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Alessandro Michele, at Valentino, was also thinking of how to collide reality and fantasy, staging his collection in nooks inspired by the kaiser panorama, an early 20th century precursor to cinema, in which viewers sat around a circle, staring into a contraption displaying slides.
—CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
Aguilera was coy in her pose, covering her chest while displaying her cleavage and letting her jewelry do the talking.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Moon gold plaster walls surround a coromandel screen displaying fine jewelry, while a black textured watch wall showcases four Gambone vessels, two Chinese lacquer boxes and a Gold Box by Johan Creten.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 30 Jan. 2026
There were reports of someone displaying a gun, but police said that is unconfirmed, and no gun was found at the scene.
—Jose Fabian, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
The rocket itself is extremely well-detailed, with stickers proudly displaying the NASA and ESA logos, as well as smaller details like the door to the Orion crew vehicle.
—Ian Stokes, Space.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Often proudly displaying a Union Jack, Amelia does things like burn pictures of British PM Keir Starmer and rail against Islam and immigrants.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for displaying
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My disappointment in Vigil came down to the waste of a perfect setup for exhibiting the worldly redemption of art—that is, its power to redeem us from insensitivity and self-satisfaction.—
Julius Taranto,
The Atlantic,
27 Jan. 2026
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More than 125 international brands across lingerie, swim, athleisure and accessories will be exhibiting fall 2026 collections.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Among the documents released Friday were emails dated from 2012 to 2013, showing Musk's name but with his email address redacted.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2026
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Multiple videos that emerged of the shooting contradicted that claim, showing the intensive care nurse had only his mobile phone in his hand as officers tackled him to the ground, with one removing a handgun from the back of Pretti’s pants as another officer began firing shots into his back.—
Michael Biesecker,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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In addition to the speeding charge, Richardson was cited for following and flashing at vehicles too closely as well as making improper lane changes.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Jan. 2026
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Gerald McDaniels, driving in the center lane, spotted the Olympian flashing her brights at the car in front of her and announced that Richardson's Aston Martin topped 104 mph on State Road 429 near Stoneybrook Parkway in Winter Garden, Florida.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Reports continued throughout the day, revealing the sustained monitoring of their work.—
Asra Q. Nomani , Alba Cuebas-Fantauzzi,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The federal indictment was unsealed later Friday, revealing the two charges against Lemon and several other defendants.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Jan. 2026
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The 20-1 Bruins struggled against Illinois despite winning 80-67, exposing execution issues the team aims to address.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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Curated by Simon Angel, the Sustainable Innovations section spotlighted new design principles and materials while exposing traditional designers and textile manufacturers to innovative techniques and perspectives—sparking conversation, inspiration, and opportunities for meaningful collaboration.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Jan. 2026
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The Exception Code — Jonathan Johannes A leadership framework informed by a landmark Caribbean banking acquisition, demonstrating that culture, trust, and integration challenges—and solutions—are global.—
Jennifer J. Fondrevay,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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In demonstrating the technology to CalMatters, using an imaginary 56-year-old female patient who complained of trouble breathing, Scope asked several follow-up questions to drill down on her symptoms.—
Cal Matters,
Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Over 26 hours and 800 miles, this train trundles to the eastern city of Kars along the border with Armenia, unveiling the geographical marvels and dramatic vistas of Türkiye's Anatolian provinces.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Jan. 2026
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Along with unveiling our first look at the fan-favorite character, Illumination and Nintendo announced on Sunday that The Super Mario Galaxy Movie will now open on April 1, 2026, moving up from April 3.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Jan. 2026
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The Oh-My-God particle first interacted with an atomic nucleus in the upper atmosphere, producing a series of daughter particles that each maintain a fraction of the original particle’s momentum, which then collide with greater and greater numbers of particles, and so on.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
30 Jan. 2026
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The cattle there are raised in open-air conditions and fed for precisely 600 to 650 days, producing uniquely tender beef with subtle umami.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Displaying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displaying. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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