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 The result is a cinemanifesto, displaying Schoenbrun’s relationship to the art and a vision of a creative ideal. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 31 July 2026 Below that is a caregiver panel showing each person's name and phone number, followed by a panel displaying all emergency calls. — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 29 July 2026 So and his lead co-stars Choi Dae-hoon and Yoon Kyung-ho formed the perfect trio of lethal secret agents masquerading as bumbling middle-aged dads, displaying remarkable chemistry. — Regina Kim, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 He was charged with two counts of assault while displaying a dangerous weapon, two counts of first-degree harassment and one count of being a person ineligible to carry dangerous weapons. — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026 There is a track record of both teams displaying an openness to discuss buying and selling. — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 27 July 2026 Paying attention to these details makes displaying the cutting boards on the open shelves look like an intentional styling decision instead of a purely utilitarian one. — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2026 Clean lines and beveled edges give this console an airy, understated look with open storage for displaying decorative objects while offsetting visual weight. — Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2026 The small table of vintage typewriters each displaying replica letters, sent home from foreign correspondents during those crucial years, is simple and highly effective. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for displaying
  1. exhibiting
  2. showing
  3. flashing
  4. revealing
  5. exposing
  6. demonstrating
  7. unveiling
  8. producing
Verb
  • Unlike typical private foundations, a POF actively conducts charitable work, such as exhibiting and conserving objects for public access.
    — Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey continues to break records, and now the highest-grossing theater exhibiting the film in 70mm is extending its run.
    — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of exhibiting
Verb
  • The minimum sustainability standards CPHFW introduced in 2020 were ahead of their time, forcing brands to tackle their environmental and social impacts in order to continue showing on schedule.
    — Bella Webb, Vogue, 31 July 2026
  • But when inspectors asked for documentation showing the Department of Buildings had approved their use, the contractor did not provide it, the agency said.
    — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
Definition of showing
Verb
  • Rookies are flashing Receiver Caleb Douglas flashed a number of times during camp’s first week, as did linebacker Jacob Rodiguez, and safety Michael Taaffe.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • The dealmaking machinery seems stalled at some studios due to legalistic clashes over mergers, but at Continental Pictures, the green lights are flashing.
    — Peter Bart, Deadline, 30 July 2026
Definition of flashing
Verb
  • In the 21st century, the performance record has been revealing.
    — Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • VelJohnson opened up to the host about the show’s lingering impact on viewers, revealing the line that’s most quoted back to him of the entire nine-season run.
    — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of revealing
Verb
  • Saudi Arabia’s catastrophic military intervention in Yemen from 2015 to 2022 ended in abject failure by all accounts, exposing the kingdom as the paper tiger of the Middle East.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 29 July 2026
  • The California rapper-producer’s new album sifts through an eclectic pileup of influences with X-ray vision, exposing his artistic process and still keeping it breezy.
    — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 29 July 2026
Definition of exposing
Verb
  • Kennedy also questioned the benefits of COVID-19 vaccines for children, despite extensive studies demonstrating their effectiveness in preventing severe illness.
    — Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • After 2,000 hours of continuous operation, the tandem solar cells retained more than 91 percent of their original efficiency, demonstrating strong long-term stability.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026
Definition of demonstrating
Verb
  • The highlight came when Brock Lesnar ripped the ring apart, unveiling the wood holding up the ring.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Inpro’s presence beyond North Carolina Inpro continues to expand outside of the state, unveiling a design center and showroom in its Muskego headquarters in April.
    — Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of unveiling
Verb
  • Fortunately, the design firm of Claesson Koivisto Rune overcame the obstacles, producing a triumph of Swedish style—a modest, minimalist, yet supremely comfortable property housed in two low, long buildings.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The employees generating the most output are not necessarily producing the most value.
    — Dan Schawbel, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of producing

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