displays 1 of 2

plural of display
1
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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displays

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verb

present tense third-person singular of display

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Recent Examples of displays
Noun
These include craft fairs, outdoor live music, pumpkin displays, chili cook-offs, s'mores and hot chocolate. Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 8 Sep. 2025 It is said the bees gathered at the cemetery, resting on the tent over the grave and on the floral displays, returning to their hives after the service concluded. Elizabeth Bass Parman, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025 For drawing and illustration, the Asus ProArt PZ13 makes the list for its 21-hour battery life and the Creator Hub feature for high-quality, colorful displays. Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025 His qualifying displays have been especially impressive. Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025 The Pro and Pro Max models will have brighter displays, redesigned thermal architecture and longer battery life, according to MacRumors. James Powel, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025 Officials in two counties had erected displays at courthouses that included the Ten Commandments, Magna Carta and the Declaration of Independence. Lydia Artz, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025 However, Lenovo’s continual experimentation has brought us some unique laptop releases and concepts in recent years, including a laptop with a screen that expands by rolling, a laptop with an outward folding screen, laptops with foldable screens, and laptops with dual 14-inch displays. Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025 Drought can delay the onset of color, while moist soil, in tandem with the right late-summer weather, produces good displays, Crick wrote. Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
Writing, directing and starring in Maddie’s Secret is an impressive balancing act from Early, who displays a sharp understanding of what moments in Maddie’s life are most suited for comedy. Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025 White oak White oak is a large shade tree displays deep red to coppery-brown fall color. Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Sep. 2025 His observant approach to capturing the sights and sounds of New York’s Chinatown and Lower East Side — the streets packed with extras, the kitchens where Aishe works steaming and bustling — displays what can only be a documentarian’s attention to local detail and color. Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025 Nearby, the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium displays Southern California marine life and interactive experiences, while the 150-year-old Point Fermin Lighthouse is also open for tours. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025 The possibility of aurora borealis displays at more southerly latitudes than usual is the result of heightened solar activity. Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025 As noted, the functional charging case features a bright high-resolution screen that displays stats like the time, as well as remaining battery life for both the earphones and the case itself. PC Magazine, 2 Sep. 2025 Each screen displays multiple camera feeds. John Wisely, Freep.com, 31 Aug. 2025 Hurricane Katrina survivor Robert Green displays a photo of his mother Joyce, who perished in the floodwaters, inside his faltering Lower Ninth Ward home on August 11, 2025, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for displays
Noun
  • The museum and library dedicated to the 41st president are very well done and interactive, with exhibits, artifacts, and movies about the lives of George and Barbara Bush.
    Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
  • The museum's review of exhibits is expected to be complete by the end of the year.
    ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • As noted last week, the Gaza conflict has been hyper-present in Venice, with two separate demonstrations on the Lido.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
  • One of the first demonstrations involved finance.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Thanks to amazing performances, wild fashion choices, and unexpected moments, the MTV Video Music Awards is typically one of the buzzier awards shows — and this year was no exception.
    Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2025
  • This forecast cone from the National Hurricane Center shows only the probable path of the center of a storm.
    Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • This approach reveals new markets and business models centered on sustainability, wellness and regenerative practices.
    Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Here, Simmons reveals his tips for better communication and offers an essential nugget of advice for young entrepreneurs.
    Tim Brinkhof, Big Think, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • While at Grazer Kunstverein, Engels organized solo exhibitions by artists including Tom Burr and Nora Schultz.
    News Desk, Artforum, 4 Sep. 2025
  • In addition to his own designs, Silos presented over the years exhibitions of photos by the likes of Larry Fink and Sarah Moon.
    Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • If a fan’s only window into football analytics is a contextless statistic that flashes on the screen, though, then they might be justified in thinking data was useless.
    Mark Carey, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Archie the coach strides past my possie and flashes me a smile.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The technical implementation demonstrates how PostgreSQL’s extensibility addresses enterprise requirements for both document flexibility and relational consistency.
    Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Focus on scientific breakthroughs While K2 Think demonstrates performance on par with OpenAI, the system's developers say the aim is not to build a chatbot like ChatGPT.
    Ryan Browne, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Rocket Lab unveils Neutron launch complex.
    Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Continue reading … RED, WHITE & REVENUE – Texas congressman unveils new plan to tackle $37T national debt.
    , FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025

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“Displays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displays. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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