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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
If your cat is also displaying other aggressive or anxious behaviors (like urine spraying), social tensions could be a factor.
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
Less than a decade ago, university officials had to address old yearbooks showing students in Ku Klux Klan robes, using racist language or displaying racist caricatures.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 28 Feb. 2026
An intimate 19th-century house museum displaying Renaissance paintings, decorative arts and armor.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026
Red carpets span the rooms, whose walls are filled with screens prominently displaying the Games.
—Katie Gunderman, SELF, 26 Feb. 2026
The upcoming exhibition's contemporary edge professes the importance of displaying Native American art of the present, to resist the erasure of living, thriving Indigenous American cultures and communities.
—Anya Sesay, jsonline.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Currently displaying rows 1 to 16.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
Avoid a tourist trap by choosing one displaying the official sticker of a Guignol marionette.
—John Brunton, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
Soaring ceilings and dedicated spaces for displaying bronze and stone statues come into focus in the foyer, where a guest bedroom is tucked down a lengthy gallery.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 17 Feb. 2026
The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
Less than a decade ago, university officials had to address old yearbooks showing students in Ku Klux Klan robes, using racist language or displaying racist caricatures.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 28 Feb. 2026
An intimate 19th-century house museum displaying Renaissance paintings, decorative arts and armor.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026
Red carpets span the rooms, whose walls are filled with screens prominently displaying the Games.
—Katie Gunderman, SELF, 26 Feb. 2026
The upcoming exhibition's contemporary edge professes the importance of displaying Native American art of the present, to resist the erasure of living, thriving Indigenous American cultures and communities.
—Anya Sesay, jsonline.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Currently displaying rows 1 to 16.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
Avoid a tourist trap by choosing one displaying the official sticker of a Guignol marionette.
—John Brunton, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
Soaring ceilings and dedicated spaces for displaying bronze and stone statues come into focus in the foyer, where a guest bedroom is tucked down a lengthy gallery.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for displaying
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In a lengthy and apologetic statement, Altman claimed that OpenAI was now altering the terms of its Pentagon deal to explicitly prohibit the use of its AI systems to surveil US citizens, exhibiting a degree of people-pleasing normally witnessed in its sycophantic chatbots.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
5 Mar. 2026
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Louise Trotter’s second runway collection for Bottega Veneta rooted in Milanese Brutalism was a stunning example of her visual artistry while exhibiting an extraordinary use of material.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Explosions were reported in the eastern and western parts of the capital with dramatic footage showing Tehran’s Mehrabad airport on fire.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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In footage played in court showing the women following an unmarked vehicle, they can be heard discussing their plan to observe an ICE raid.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The whole hall was dark, lit only by flashing green strobe lights from the stage.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Speed cameras near Florida schools can issue $100 violations whether or not yellow warning lights are flashing — a rule that has caught many drivers off guard.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
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The brand, which launched nearly one year ago in collaboration with Netflix, shared a statement with ABC News on Friday revealing the end of the union.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Using a technique called spectroscopy, this principle can be applied to light from gas clouds, revealing whether the gas is moving toward or away from Earth, and how fast.—
Asuka Koda,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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Cox was imprisoned in 1991 for exposing himself to children.—
Amy DeLaura,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Feb. 2026
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World leaders reacted swiftly Saturday after the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran, exposing a deep divide between governments backing the attack on Iran and those warning the attacks risk a wider regional war.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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Often, grand jurors are obliged to sit for months at a time, often at great personal expense, demonstrating admirable and selfless fortitude in service of this important public service.—
Barbara Jaffe,
New York Daily News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Iran's attack on the Ras Tanura refinery represents a major escalation, a Middle East analyst said, with Iran demonstrating that key Gulf energy infrastructure is within its reach, and investor sentiment was likely to worsen.—
DAVID McHUGH,
Arkansas Online,
3 Mar. 2026
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The 29th annual Sonoma International Film Festival is unveiling its 2026 lineup, including films in feature and documentary competition, and the opening, closing and centerpiece selections.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
3 Mar. 2026
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ZKPs is a method that allows a person—looking to verify themselves—to answer statements in a manner that establishes trust to the verifying party without unveiling personal or secret information.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
2 Mar. 2026
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That minority owner Tom Brady, fresh off producing a documentary on the 49ers’ 1980s dynasty for AMC, would ship his best player to his native Bay Area?—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2026
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That discontent then feeds domestic politics, producing anti-globalization policies like tariffs; that, in turn, feeds back into the international system, deepening instability.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Displaying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displaying. Accessed 8 Mar. 2026.
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