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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
Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 9 Nov. 2025
Scott Ford, who was walking in Ault’s group, said that the new lighting system can be used yearround and programmed for seasonal and holiday displays.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2025
The private museum also has a replica of Sputnik 1, Project Apollo displays, and an Engine Evolution area that lets visitors get a close-up view of rocket engines and jet turbines.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025
Photographers across North America were treated to stunning displays of green, pink, and purple auroras rippling across the sky.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Those deer were taxidermied and will be used for educational displays by the agency, the news release said.
—Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 7 Nov. 2025
Ereaders are known for their low-glare displays, and the Colorsoft is no different.
—PC Magazine, 7 Nov. 2025
Lavic displays and dramatic columns of ash.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
Gray noted that fixtures, displays and marketing materials can be moved around with ease to feature a particular trend or brand at a moment’s notice.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
Tope Folarin, The Atlantic, 8 Nov. 2025
The map displays the 40 airports required by the FAA to reduce flights, which are primarily major airports in large cities with high volumes of air traffic.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 7 Nov. 2025
During the day, visitors can check out the University of Alaska’s Museum of the North, which displays Indigenous artwork, a mummified bison from the Ice Age, and, soon, the famous Into the Wild bus.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 7 Nov. 2025
The caller ID displays your bank's real number, which builds instant trust.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Manow does a bump of K on the table to relax while Clateman shows me a high-tech nicotine vape that displays music videos and also rates the intensity of your hits with a numerical score.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2025
The dial displays a historical map of Omaha Beach, a codename given to one of the five landing areas — alongside Utah, Gold, Juno and Sword Beaches — used by Allied troops on D-Day.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
This cultivar displays the best color in partial shade to dappled sunlight.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
One rendition of the story even displays a little sympathy for the devil, as Jennings shares.
—JSTOR Daily, 31 Oct. 2025
Noun
Tuckman also said Team Bahamas’ festive costumes and dancing displays were memorable.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 9 Nov. 2025
Scott Ford, who was walking in Ault’s group, said that the new lighting system can be used yearround and programmed for seasonal and holiday displays.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2025
The private museum also has a replica of Sputnik 1, Project Apollo displays, and an Engine Evolution area that lets visitors get a close-up view of rocket engines and jet turbines.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025
Photographers across North America were treated to stunning displays of green, pink, and purple auroras rippling across the sky.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Those deer were taxidermied and will be used for educational displays by the agency, the news release said.
—Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 7 Nov. 2025
Ereaders are known for their low-glare displays, and the Colorsoft is no different.
—PC Magazine, 7 Nov. 2025
Lavic displays and dramatic columns of ash.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
Gray noted that fixtures, displays and marketing materials can be moved around with ease to feature a particular trend or brand at a moment’s notice.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
The second postcard displays a tree that is bursting with coins, as if money is sprouting from the branches.
—Tope Folarin, The Atlantic, 8 Nov. 2025
The map displays the 40 airports required by the FAA to reduce flights, which are primarily major airports in large cities with high volumes of air traffic.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 7 Nov. 2025
During the day, visitors can check out the University of Alaska’s Museum of the North, which displays Indigenous artwork, a mummified bison from the Ice Age, and, soon, the famous Into the Wild bus.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 7 Nov. 2025
The caller ID displays your bank's real number, which builds instant trust.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Manow does a bump of K on the table to relax while Clateman shows me a high-tech nicotine vape that displays music videos and also rates the intensity of your hits with a numerical score.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2025
The dial displays a historical map of Omaha Beach, a codename given to one of the five landing areas — alongside Utah, Gold, Juno and Sword Beaches — used by Allied troops on D-Day.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
This cultivar displays the best color in partial shade to dappled sunlight.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
One rendition of the story even displays a little sympathy for the devil, as Jennings shares.
—JSTOR Daily, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for displays
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This year’s Imaginarium Festival theme is Winter Utopia, featuring ice kingdoms and fairytale landscapes alongside infinity mirror rooms, interactive exhibits, carnival games and an ice skating rink.—
Marcus Smith,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Three days of testimony, dozens of exhibits, and one Subway sandwich later, the misdemeanor assault case against Sean Charles Dunn is now in the hands of a jury, and the defense says the government has taken a protest moment and turned it into a federal prosecution.—
Beatrice Peterson,
ABC News,
5 Nov. 2025
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Row between stores The backlash towards Shein has extended beyond demonstrations on the street and government probes.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
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Those demonstrations suggest incremental competence in manipulation and perception, rather than the extreme agility emphasized by Atlas.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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Dak Brinkley shows pass rushing ability KU freshman defensive end Dak Brinkley recorded the first two sacks of his college career on back-to-back plays in the second quarter.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
9 Nov. 2025
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The atlas shows routes spanning from Spain to Syria, connecting more than 5,000 ancient settlements.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Inside the mule, California shearling brings warmth while a semi-transparent gum sole reveals the ERL logo beneath.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
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The resulting internal split within the Democratic Party reveals a high-stakes debate about legislative priorities, political strategy, and the practical impacts of government closures nationwide.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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That more than compensated for the absence of Dixon-Waters, who was SDSU’s leading scorer in both preseason exhibitions (19 and 17 points) after missing all of last season with a fractured bone in his foot that refused to heal quickly.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Under de Blasio, the mansion became a space that blended residential, artistic, and civic functions, including exhibitions exploring social change, while maintaining the mansion’s long-standing public and political significance.—
Nandika Chatterjee,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Watts then looks toward the Kardashians camera and flashes a befuddled look.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Oct. 2025
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The movie begins with a 10-year-old Michael already showing the brutality for which The Shape was known, then flashes forward 15 years to an adult Michael (Tyler Mane) pursuing his younger sister, Laurie (Scout Taylor-Compton).—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Despite states’ commitments to protect the rights of journalists to carry out their work freely and safely, the lack of action by states demonstrates an alarming and deeply dangerous failure by the international community to uphold the rule of law when violations occur.—
Scott Griffen,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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What’s next Our research demonstrates that policy-level solutions work.—
Anthony Bald,
The Conversation,
3 Nov. 2025
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Director Mohamed Zineddaine unveils exclusive first footage from his new fiction film in the Atlas Film Showcase.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
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Samsung usually unveils its flagship Galaxy S series smartphones in January or February, but the Galaxy S26 rumor mill is already churning.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Displays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displays. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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