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as in exhibits
a public showing of objects of interest
a display of paintings by masters of French Impressionism
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as in demonstrations
an outward and often exaggerated indication of something abstract (as a feeling) for effect
a display of sympathy that was totally phony
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as in shows
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 reveals
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 displays
Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
If the script is a tad heavy-handed in making Clara seem almost indifferent to her mother’s suffering, Touzani is too generous a director not to allow the character some redeeming displays of conscience before the domestic drama plays out.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025
The basic, conversational capabilities of Google Gemini are currently rolling out to compatible smart speakers and smart displays for free.
—PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2025
The museum, which has been four years in the making, tells a sweeping story, connecting more than 500 historical moments and 300 artists, using videos, photos, artifacts, and interactive displays.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025
Everyone else does quite well with their displays.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
Football watchers are stacking up losses on their betting slips and fantasy records, but after every one of these aesthetically bankrupt displays, Nick Sirianni strides to the podium as coach of an undefeated team.
—J.j. Bailey, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
His success rate on Oval Office displays is far higher.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Legal issues faced by the Airline History Museum over the past several years dealing with the museum’s ability to operate in its current location has left its displays locked down and out of the view of the public.
—Chris Ochsner, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2025
George Petras, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
Entries for its 2025 Annual National Gingerbread House Competition are now being accepted, after it the event was canceled last year — though the inn put gingerbread displays all around Asheville instead.
—Charlotte Observer, 26 Sep. 2025
An electronic board displays a share price of the Nikkei index of the Tokyo Stock Exchange in Tokyo on March 4, 2024.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2025
These audits could involve making sure that a gas station prominently displays safety warnings, customer experience at a restaurant or shopping experiences at a retail store.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Sep. 2025
That list instead displays what people in every other territory except the largest music market in the world are listening to.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Ad design format may change depending on Family Hub personalization options for the Cover Screen, and advertising will not appear when Cover Screen displays Art Mode or picture albums.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2025
The control panel even displays different lights (blue, pink, and red) to indicate the debris levels on the floor.
—Lily Gray, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2025
The lock screen first displays the date and day, and then replaces the same field with the new data.
—PC Magazine, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
These easy fall plant swaps are perfect for refreshing tired summer pots and creating long-lasting displays with minimal effort.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
If the script is a tad heavy-handed in making Clara seem almost indifferent to her mother’s suffering, Touzani is too generous a director not to allow the character some redeeming displays of conscience before the domestic drama plays out.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025
The basic, conversational capabilities of Google Gemini are currently rolling out to compatible smart speakers and smart displays for free.
—PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2025
The museum, which has been four years in the making, tells a sweeping story, connecting more than 500 historical moments and 300 artists, using videos, photos, artifacts, and interactive displays.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025
Everyone else does quite well with their displays.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
Football watchers are stacking up losses on their betting slips and fantasy records, but after every one of these aesthetically bankrupt displays, Nick Sirianni strides to the podium as coach of an undefeated team.
—J.j. Bailey, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
His success rate on Oval Office displays is far higher.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Legal issues faced by the Airline History Museum over the past several years dealing with the museum’s ability to operate in its current location has left its displays locked down and out of the view of the public.
—Chris Ochsner, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2025
Verb
Businesses are finding that people enjoy planning Halloween displays well ahead of the holiday.
—George Petras, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
Entries for its 2025 Annual National Gingerbread House Competition are now being accepted, after it the event was canceled last year — though the inn put gingerbread displays all around Asheville instead.
—Charlotte Observer, 26 Sep. 2025
An electronic board displays a share price of the Nikkei index of the Tokyo Stock Exchange in Tokyo on March 4, 2024.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2025
These audits could involve making sure that a gas station prominently displays safety warnings, customer experience at a restaurant or shopping experiences at a retail store.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Sep. 2025
That list instead displays what people in every other territory except the largest music market in the world are listening to.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Ad design format may change depending on Family Hub personalization options for the Cover Screen, and advertising will not appear when Cover Screen displays Art Mode or picture albums.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2025
The control panel even displays different lights (blue, pink, and red) to indicate the debris levels on the floor.
—Lily Gray, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2025
The lock screen first displays the date and day, and then replaces the same field with the new data.
—PC Magazine, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for displays
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Among the museum’s offerings are exhibits, oral histories and artifacts chronicling WGPR’s evolution as an independent TV station, including the impact the station made on the lives of WGPR alums that have worked across Detroit’s media market and across the nation.—
Scott Talley,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The center features plenty of interactive exhibits, camps and games for children and a Fossil Frontier where guests can explore fossils from across Tennessee.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
1 Oct. 2025
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Others state the demonstrations are supporting a ceasefire to end to the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza and release the hostages on both sides.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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The event was among 2,000 such anti-Trump demonstrations in communities around the country.—
Michelle Cruz,
AZCentral.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Two months after historic floods swept through the Milwaukee area, new data shows that nearly 2,200 homes throughout Milwaukee County sustained major damage or were destroyed.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, financial markets must continue to grapple with the ongoing government shutdown, which shows no signs of ending anytime soon and will keep key economic indicators under wraps.—
Danny Bakst,
Fortune,
6 Oct. 2025
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The 2025 State of the World’s Girls report by global NGO Plan International reveals how these relationships leave girls vulnerable for the rest of their lives.—
Carlotta Dotto,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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Bersten, 31, reveals he’s been pleased with the Dynasty actress’s work ethic in rehearsal despite the injuries plaguing her.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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Finnie hasn’t been as noticeable as the exhibitions have gone on, though, and Copp can bring similar smarts and competitiveness, in a heavier body, to the line — if that’s how McLellan wants to deploy him.—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Now in its 14th year, cochaired by Eva Chow and Leonardo DiCaprio, the event honors leaders in art and film, with proceeds supporting the museum’s exhibitions, acquisitions and educational programs.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But then, the actress flashes a mischievous grin.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Sep. 2025
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Hayley then flashes a strip of sonogram photos at the camera as the couple smiles and sways in the sunlight.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Kinethreads demonstrates that high-quality haptics no longer need to be locked behind expensive, rigid exoskeletons.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Sep. 2025
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In this era, as the rest of the postseason field demonstrates, that makes Milwaukee one of the exceptions to the rule.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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This annual fall event is when Apple typically unveils design changes and new features for iPhones.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
2 Oct. 2025
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Mamoru Oshii’s cult anime Angel’s Egg returns in a 40th anniversary 4K restoration, and Shoji Kawamori unveils his new original feature Labyrinth.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Displays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displays. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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