DISPLAYING Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

displaying

verb

present participle of display

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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Relevance

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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 For example, when executing a larger order in a fast-moving market, the venue displaying the best price may not have enough liquidity available to fill it. — Adam Cohn, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026 His paintings sell for millions at auction but Nara's most important fans might be the ones displaying his ashtrays, lamps, and snowglobes. — Julie Brener Davich, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2026 Employers can satisfy this requirement by displaying an appropriate poster containing this information. — Steven M. Frederick, Hartford Courant, 3 Nov. 2026 Campaign clothing, buttons and other political materials may be subject to restrictions, so voters should check the state's current guidance before wearing or displaying campaign materials at a polling place. — Cbs Baltimore, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026 To launch the magician threequel’s first trailer, Lionsgate reportedly gave away roughly $250,000 to those that texted a mysterious phone number displaying in Times Square in the hours up to the drop. — J. Kim Murphy, IndieWire, 3 Nov. 2026 Williams covered up the logo on his Caddix brand cleats after reportedly getting fined about $35,000 the past two weeks for displaying an unauthorized logo. — ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026 Anthropic also wants to investigate covert misalignment, where models conceal their intentions instead of openly displaying concerning behavior. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026 Once you’re done displaying your pumpkins, cut them up into fourths and place pieces around your yard. — Sydney Price, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2026

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Verb

TeamLab got its start in Tokyo in 2001, but over the years grew from exhibiting in galleries to building its own museum-like spaces, today having permanent locales in Japan, China and Saudi Arabia.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
Roughly 400 exhibiting brands have been confirmed for the 2026 event as of publishing, up from 360 last year, and registration has been tracking well for both retailers and media, according to event organizers.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of exhibiting

Verb

But Kansans also elected a moderate Democrat to the governor's office, then reelected her in that same time period, showing the state is not a Republican stronghold at all levels.

— Grace Hills, NPR, 4 Nov. 2026
Supporters at Roy’s watch party at the downtown Audio Graph brewery erupted in cheers when the first batch of results dropped, showing Roy doubling up McKinney’s early vote total.

— Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of showing

Verb

Around midnight, Bethune walked into the parking lot, where the men approached him in a gray 2026 Toyota Camry equipped with flashing blue and red lights, according to Fagan and Johnson’s arrest affidavits.

— Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026
Markets are flashing alarm bells over the euro zone’s second-biggest economy.

— Jenni Reid,Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of flashing

Verb

Priced Out in America follows families trapped in the affordability crisis, revealing structural forces that have profoundly and permanently reshaped the US economy.

— Rachel Siegel, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
Turn the volume up and that pinhole dilates, revealing swirling galaxies of vocal harmonies, upright bass plucks, and cascading piano runs.

— Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of revealing

Verb

Burke lowered the $1,000 threshold for felony retail theft charges to $300, exposing more of the county’s poor to felony convictions and their lifelong adverse effects.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026
The device instantly reads current EEG signals in real time and restarts personalized acoustic guidance, allowing users to settle back to sleep without exposing their eyes to bright phone screens.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of exposing

Verb

Such generosity in defeat is rare in today’s political climate, and Stevens deserves credit for demonstrating it.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 1 Nov. 2026
The man behind the wheel wasn’t a thief, but a Baltimore County Police detective demonstrating how quickly an unattended vehicle can disappear while its driver runs a simple errand.

— Jessica Baugh, Baltimore Sun, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of demonstrating

Verb

Moore’s statue unveiling isn’t the only thing that makes Saturday unique.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 29 Oct. 2026
Several African countries have made moves to become more energy self-sufficient, including unveiling refineries, pipelines, and new oil and gas exploration projects, reversing years-long policies.

— Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of unveiling

Verb

These structures form a mesh-like network that immobilizes the kerosene, producing a material with liquid and solid-like properties.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
And his teammates did follow his lead, with Austin Reaves collecting 19 points and Walker Kessler producing a double-double with 16 points on six-for-six shooting and 15 rebounds to go along with three blocks.

— Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026

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