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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
Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2026
One of the largest epiphyllum hybrid (epi) flower shows in the country, the Mother’s Day show offers an opportunity for people to stroll through epi flower displays in a large variety of colors and sizes.
—Martina Schimitschek, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
There are several wild places in Georgia, particularly in the mountains and Piedmont, where many of these early bloomers — ephemerals and otherwise — grow together and present lush, spectacular displays of color.
—Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Northern light displays occur when solar wind interacts with the atoms and molecules in Earth's atmosphere.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
In addition to expansive floral displays, Dallas Blooms offers a lineup of seasonal programming.
—Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
Laptop manufacturers have experimented with different kinds of secondary displays for years, from dual-screen notebooks to above-keyboard 4K sketch pads and even E Ink trackpads.
—New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2026
The displays featured a photo of Musgraves with her back turned to the camera alongside a cheeky message.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
There were reports of similar displays across the capital.
—Ramin Mostaghim, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2026
CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Attractive green foliage sets off other plants in summer, and in fall, the plant displays a lovely yellow-gold color.
—Lynn McAlpine, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2026
The Elections Administration voting center map displays the wait times for each party.
—Rachel Royster
updated March 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2026
Based on the 1928 original, the watch features a solid gold dial with an aperture that displays jumping hours at 12 o’clock and a secondary aperture that shows dragging minutes.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 2 Mar. 2026
Rosemead’s Wei Mountain Temple displays thousands of relics purportedly from the Buddha, including bones and teeth followers believe multiply and possess healing powers.
—Deepa Bharath, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2026
Fool Proof™ Gardenia exhibits lower susceptibility to common diseases and displays impressive drought tolerance.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
Azalea Encore Autumn Bliss displays its 3-4 inch semi-double flowers whose outer petals are soft pink to white and edged in pink, while its inner petals are pink as well.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026
For all the main characters of American Classic like to talk about the soul of the town and how to save it, the series displays little curiosity about the culture or citizens of Millburg.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 2026
Noun
With minimal light pollution, the park has spectacular night skies, from Milky Way showings in the summer to Northern Lights displays in winter.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2026
One of the largest epiphyllum hybrid (epi) flower shows in the country, the Mother’s Day show offers an opportunity for people to stroll through epi flower displays in a large variety of colors and sizes.
—Martina Schimitschek, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
There are several wild places in Georgia, particularly in the mountains and Piedmont, where many of these early bloomers — ephemerals and otherwise — grow together and present lush, spectacular displays of color.
—Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Northern light displays occur when solar wind interacts with the atoms and molecules in Earth's atmosphere.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
In addition to expansive floral displays, Dallas Blooms offers a lineup of seasonal programming.
—Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
Laptop manufacturers have experimented with different kinds of secondary displays for years, from dual-screen notebooks to above-keyboard 4K sketch pads and even E Ink trackpads.
—New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2026
The displays featured a photo of Musgraves with her back turned to the camera alongside a cheeky message.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
There were reports of similar displays across the capital.
—Ramin Mostaghim, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2026
Verb
The list displays all public schools in alphabetical order, followed by private schools and then colleges and universities.
—CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Attractive green foliage sets off other plants in summer, and in fall, the plant displays a lovely yellow-gold color.
—Lynn McAlpine, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2026
The Elections Administration voting center map displays the wait times for each party.
—Rachel Royster
updated March 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2026
Based on the 1928 original, the watch features a solid gold dial with an aperture that displays jumping hours at 12 o’clock and a secondary aperture that shows dragging minutes.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 2 Mar. 2026
Rosemead’s Wei Mountain Temple displays thousands of relics purportedly from the Buddha, including bones and teeth followers believe multiply and possess healing powers.
—Deepa Bharath, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2026
Fool Proof™ Gardenia exhibits lower susceptibility to common diseases and displays impressive drought tolerance.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
Azalea Encore Autumn Bliss displays its 3-4 inch semi-double flowers whose outer petals are soft pink to white and edged in pink, while its inner petals are pink as well.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026
For all the main characters of American Classic like to talk about the soul of the town and how to save it, the series displays little curiosity about the culture or citizens of Millburg.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for displays
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Also included for review were exhibits at the Annaberg Sugar Plantation, an 18th-century colonial site active during the Atlantic slave trade.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
11 Mar. 2026
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Museums and historic sites will mark the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with exhibits, live music, immersive events and massive bison.—
Fritz Hahn,
Washington Post,
11 Mar. 2026
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The long-festering malaise erupted into street demonstrations last September, triggered by a social media ban, that brought thousands onto the streets, leading to clashes and fatalities that forced the resignation of Oli.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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On Saturday, March 7, demonstrations will be held in cities nationwide, pushing for people of all walks of life to stand together in protecting and spreading awareness for victims of human trafficking.—
Elaine Rojas-Castillo,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Also in this episode, The Run-Through gets a behind-the-scenes look at the Rick Owens and Saint Laurent shows in Paris.—
Alex Jhamb Burns,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
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But a new modeling study shows mini-lightning can be created and studied inside a small block of plastic.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Data from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education reveals fewer than half of third graders are proficient readers, falling 14 percentage points below 2019 levels.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
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Plus visiting Greece in the off-season reveals handsome landscapes without the heat and crowds that summer can bring.—
Katie Silcox,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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Nearby, the Cornish Bank hosts music festivals, open-mic nights, film screenings, art exhibitions, and folk-music sessions.—
Issy von Simson,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2026
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The quality and appeal of the AGO’s exhibitions, the significant growth of the collection, and his deep commitment to scholarship, all stand as hallmarks of his successful tenure, said AGO director Stephan Jost in a statement.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Durbin flashes leather If Thursday was any indication, the Red Sox will be in good hands if Alex Cora decides to roll with Caleb Durbin as the club’s starting second baseman.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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Your Roomba emits a chime and flashes its indicator ring or a Wi-Fi symbol.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The study demonstrates a new level of miniaturization and scalability for optical beam-combining hardware used in high-power laser systems.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
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While the magnitude of these surges varies by context, the temporal clustering of activity in both cases demonstrates that social media visibility is driven by discrete political and moral shocks rather than sustained baseline engagement.—
Arnaud Kurze,
The Conversation,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Netflix walking away from the deal also unveils other catalysts, such as the elimination of potential regulatory risks, said Needham's Laura Martin.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2026
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Rogelberg Anthropic unveils Claude Security Anthropic has rolled out a new tool focused on cybersecurity, harnessing the power of AI to detect vulnerabilities that humans can miss.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Displays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displays. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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