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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
Miles Socha, Footwear News, 12 Jan. 2026
His displays have strengthened his claim for England’s No 10 position over Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham at the World Cup, presenting Thomas Tuchel with his toughest and most topical selection headache.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Iconic race cars, personal memorabilia, and pit crew displays offer visitors an intimate look at the individuals who shaped NASCAR, as reported by the Charlotte Observer.
—Bill Bootz, Charlotte Observer, 12 Jan. 2026
The first four seven-goal displays all came in the first month of 2025-26.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 12 Jan. 2026
Western art in The Legacy CBS The new Legacy building brings museum-quality displays of the National Western Collection of Art, which organizers have gathered over the last 35 years.
—Kennedy Cook, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
In these experiments, bees were trained to look at simple visual displays showing different numbers of shapes.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 11 Jan. 2026
Those gender-specific displays can feel intimidating or stigmatizing to some men, Horvath said.
—Luke Fountain, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2026
The museum is packed with photographs, miniatures, costumes, and displays from over a century of circus tradition.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026
If applied at a retail unit, the postmark displays the name or location of the retail unit and the date on which the mailpiece was accepted at the retail unit.
—Chris Mueller, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 13 Jan. 2026
Trump’s portrait at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery no longer displays text documenting his two impeachments, unlike similar historical details shown for other presidents.
—Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2026
Busy moms and young kids alike will love that this under-$20 turntable displays snacks in an easily accessible way, and can be used one-handed.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2026
Michael, a senior, is signed with the University of Iowa, which displays a top collegiate wrestling program.
—James Varsallone, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
Clicking that button copies a command to the clipboard and displays instructions to paste it into PowerShell or a system terminal.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Malone has now teamed up with the Texas Department of Transportation for a similar video that displays the original ad.
—Uwa Ede-Osifo, Dallas Morning News, 7 Jan. 2026
Apple AirTags are essentially mini GPS tracking devices that sync directly to your iPhone’s Find My app, which displays location info on your phone.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
Noun
Known for his cinematic runway displays, Jacquemus has paraded fashion in spectacular outdoor locations, including a lavender field, a salt mine and a ripe field of wheat.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 12 Jan. 2026
His displays have strengthened his claim for England’s No 10 position over Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham at the World Cup, presenting Thomas Tuchel with his toughest and most topical selection headache.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Iconic race cars, personal memorabilia, and pit crew displays offer visitors an intimate look at the individuals who shaped NASCAR, as reported by the Charlotte Observer.
—Bill Bootz, Charlotte Observer, 12 Jan. 2026
The first four seven-goal displays all came in the first month of 2025-26.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 12 Jan. 2026
Western art in The Legacy CBS The new Legacy building brings museum-quality displays of the National Western Collection of Art, which organizers have gathered over the last 35 years.
—Kennedy Cook, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
In these experiments, bees were trained to look at simple visual displays showing different numbers of shapes.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 11 Jan. 2026
Those gender-specific displays can feel intimidating or stigmatizing to some men, Horvath said.
—Luke Fountain, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2026
The museum is packed with photographs, miniatures, costumes, and displays from over a century of circus tradition.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
The exhibition displays 12 works by Vasconcelos — including major existing installations and new site-specific pieces — together with 33 creations by Garavani, selected from the archive and curated by Pamela Golbin.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026
If applied at a retail unit, the postmark displays the name or location of the retail unit and the date on which the mailpiece was accepted at the retail unit.
—Chris Mueller, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 13 Jan. 2026
Trump’s portrait at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery no longer displays text documenting his two impeachments, unlike similar historical details shown for other presidents.
—Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2026
Busy moms and young kids alike will love that this under-$20 turntable displays snacks in an easily accessible way, and can be used one-handed.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2026
Michael, a senior, is signed with the University of Iowa, which displays a top collegiate wrestling program.
—James Varsallone, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
Clicking that button copies a command to the clipboard and displays instructions to paste it into PowerShell or a system terminal.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Malone has now teamed up with the Texas Department of Transportation for a similar video that displays the original ad.
—Uwa Ede-Osifo, Dallas Morning News, 7 Jan. 2026
Apple AirTags are essentially mini GPS tracking devices that sync directly to your iPhone’s Find My app, which displays location info on your phone.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for displays
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When asked for comment on the document dump, Swift’s rep pointed the Daily News toward Lawfare senior editor Anna Bower’s tweet linking to the exhibits.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
21 Jan. 2026
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The designer and illustrator, who mounts exhibits at the Denver Art Museum, was tapped to do an image-transfer, or large graphic application, to a 26-by-20-foot wall in the lobby, just across from a shiny new bar.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
20 Jan. 2026
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The event includes hands-on demonstrations, hundreds of home-improvement products and services exhibitors, plant sales and face-to-face consultations with home improvement experts.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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Topline Thousands of protesters gathered in Minneapolis on Friday to continue demonstrations against Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations in the city, bracing sub-zero temperatures weeks after the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The latest numbers from Denver's Metro Association of Realtors shows the median sales prices in the Denver area is down 2%.—
Chierstin Roth,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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History shows that peaceful territorial transfers, when conducted transparently and with mutual benefit, can strengthen stability rather than undermine it.—
Paul McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
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The investigative series follows the true story of a Mennonite family that quietly transformed a rural Canadian town into the epicentre of a North American drug empire, and reveals how how members of a secretive religious community became entangled with cartel networks.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
13 Jan. 2026
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Further context reveals that OAMC was inspired by hiking the mountains of British Columbia.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Must-visit stops include Arts Warehouse, a large contemporary art space with rotating exhibitions, and Arts Garage, which hosts live music, theater, and comedy events year-round.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2026
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Because its primary sections on the oppression and violence that Black people were subjected to during the Middle Passage, slavery, and Jim Crow are below the museum’s street-level entrance—while the culture exhibits are upstairs—the history exhibitions are effectively optional for visitors.—
Clint Smith,
The Atlantic,
19 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Less than a minute into the video, as the singer sits by herself in the middle of the desert, the camera suddenly flashes to Blue, who is wearing a dress nearly identical to her mom's gown.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Burnett pauses, considers the question, and then flashes a mischievous grin.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Jan. 2026
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An announcement today from the frontier AI company Anthropic demonstrates a further push into education systems, from the company known for its chatbot Claude.—
Dan Fitzpatrick,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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The broad range of companies fighting the cost-warping import taxes demonstrates how Trump’s chaotic trade war has disrupted all aspects of the economy, a Texas trade expert says.—
Paul Flahive,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Still, Wallace, who is a journalist and executive producer of the series, describes the season 2 finale scene in which Tommy unveils his plans for CTT as one of the most fun sequences to shoot of the entire series.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Jan. 2026
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Season three opens up the storylines of all of the characters and unveils the truth about each; everyone betrays and is betrayed.—
Dana Feldman,
Forbes.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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