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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
The glasses' interface is simple, built around a multi-tab dashboard screen for displaying information and a pop-up menu that provides access to the active features.
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Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
South Korean media reported the projectile, also likely a ballistic missile, disappeared from South Korean military radars after displaying an abnormal development in the initial launch stage.
—Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Yet another photo shows the pair posing together as Gomez rested her hand on her husband's chest, displaying her engagement ring.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
The room had a projector displaying pictures of local history.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Keanu Reeves posed hand-in-hand with girlfriend Alexandra Grant, displaying some subtle PDA at the New York City premiere of Apple TV+'s 'Outcome' on April 6.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026
South Korean media reported the previous projectile, also likely a ballistic missile, disappeared from South Korean military radars after displaying an abnormal development in the initial launch stage.
—ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
Tucked between the second and third-floor staircases is a life-size statue of a nude woman leaning forward, her elbows resting on a pedestal displaying a bronze bust of the same statue.
—Jennifer Cannon, Vanity Fair, 7 Apr. 2026
Entrepreneurs displaying narcissistic behavior are better able to convince investors to give them money when their grandiosity comes across as confidence as opposed to defensiveness or arrogance.
—Paul Sanchez Ruiz, The Conversation, 6 Apr. 2026
Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
South Korean media reported the projectile, also likely a ballistic missile, disappeared from South Korean military radars after displaying an abnormal development in the initial launch stage.
—Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Yet another photo shows the pair posing together as Gomez rested her hand on her husband's chest, displaying her engagement ring.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
The room had a projector displaying pictures of local history.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Keanu Reeves posed hand-in-hand with girlfriend Alexandra Grant, displaying some subtle PDA at the New York City premiere of Apple TV+'s 'Outcome' on April 6.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026
South Korean media reported the previous projectile, also likely a ballistic missile, disappeared from South Korean military radars after displaying an abnormal development in the initial launch stage.
—ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
Tucked between the second and third-floor staircases is a life-size statue of a nude woman leaning forward, her elbows resting on a pedestal displaying a bronze bust of the same statue.
—Jennifer Cannon, Vanity Fair, 7 Apr. 2026
Entrepreneurs displaying narcissistic behavior are better able to convince investors to give them money when their grandiosity comes across as confidence as opposed to defensiveness or arrogance.
—Paul Sanchez Ruiz, The Conversation, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for displaying
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That’s well above the 2% of Florida adults who were last recorded 15 years ago as exhibiting problem gambling symptoms.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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Among the exhibiting artists are such heavy hitters as Rebecca Belmore, Carolina Caycedo, Tony Cokes, Nicholas Galanin, Petrit Halilaj, Max Hooper Schneider, Glenn Ligon, Rirkrit Tiravanija, and Ryan Trecartin and Lizzie Fitch.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
8 Apr. 2026
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Stunning photos taken by the crew were released on Tuesday, April 7, one day after their loop around the moon, showing spectacular views and a solar eclipse in space.—
Mark Osborne,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Visit the product recall page on the company's website to register for the recall and follow the instructions on how to request replacement parts, which include uploading a photo showing the original attachment accessories in the trash.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
10 Apr. 2026
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Nevertheless, employers understandably saw the warning as a yellow light, if not a flashing red light.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Jordan is wearing bridal white, while Fleetwood is decked out in a weather-appropriate short-sleeve button-up, flashing a gold band on his ring finger.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Apr. 2026
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Without revealing too much, Stieve suggested the sequel would focus less on rewriting the cat-and-mouse playbook and more on how their villain has adapted to it over the years.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2026
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Over the next decade and a half Allen continued to evolve stylistically and lyrically, moving from pop culture commentary to more emotionally revealing narratives about marital breakdowns, motherhood, and personal identity crises.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
10 Apr. 2026
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Protect your boundaries with care, explain what is comfortable, and suggest another way to support everyone without exposing too many details.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Apr. 2026
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Detectives with the Broward Sheriff's Office are asking for the public's help to identify a suspect seen on video assaulting a woman while exposing himself publicly in Weston on Wednesday afternoon.—
Ana Maria Soler,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The mission is testing the space capsule's life support system and demonstrating its ability to maneuver during rendezvous and (simulated) docking activities.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Two distinct color stories emerged—ones rooted in boldly saturated primary shades, the other in pale pastel tones typically associated with this time of year—demonstrating that the best colorful sneakers this season span the full spectrum.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
6 Apr. 2026
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State and local leaders gathered at Point State Park on Tuesday to turn on the fountain, weeks ahead of schedule, while also unveiling millions of dollars in upgrades tied to the city's future.—
Shelley Bortz,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Those who would like a Pathway of Pride plaque in Webb Park have until Monday to order one for this year’s unveiling ceremony.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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Anthropic is not the only AI lab producing models with these kinds of capabilities, or considering similar release strategies to try to ensure cyber defenders have access to these systems before hackers do.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
10 Apr. 2026
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Welsh proved that in cultures in the lab, CF cells accepted the healthy DNA and started producing normal CFTR.—
Courtney Crowder,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Displaying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displaying. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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