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 company has also launched a small Crate for storing a growing collection and a 2x2 Frame for displaying favorite releases. — New Atlas, 6 Aug. 2026 Companies can improve content for readers and retrieval systems by defining unfamiliar terms, answering specific questions directly, identifying authors, displaying publication and update dates and citing primary sources. — Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026 How to Check Store-Bought Flowers to Prevent Pests Wang recommends rinsing bouquets with water before displaying them to help remove any pests that may be hiding within the flowers. — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 4 Aug. 2026 Massive Attack have spoken out after two band members were banned from Singapore for displaying the Palestinian flag onstage during a concert. — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 3 Aug. 2026 Nasa absorbed his ovation, then took his bench in the middle of the orchestra with a little monitor displaying the movie on his piano. — Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026 What results is a darker Spider-Man – not the brooding or grim sense of a Batman movie, but displaying the gravity that comes with the burden of responsibility. — Ken Makin, Christian Science Monitor, 3 Aug. 2026 Try displaying a collection of succulents in different sizes and colors of pots, or for a more tropical and bold look, use a philodendron or small monstera. — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2026 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
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
  • Insilico is showing how companies can move from an impressive AI proof of concept to the infrastructure, platforms and business models needed to transform an entire industry.
    — Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister released the July 29 bodycam footage showing deputies stopping a vehicle in Tampa because its taillights and tag lights were not working.
    — Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 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
  • The arrest comes just months after Robinson was accused of exposing himself to a woman running on the Willow Trail in Folsom in April.
    — Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • As fans of the trio’s former Bravo reality show know, the video of the FaceTime call at the center of the lawsuit was credited with exposing Sandoval and Leviss’ affair, leading to sky-high ratings for the show.
    — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 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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