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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2
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

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of display

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Recent Examples of displays
Noun
From there, everyone proceeded through a TSA security checkpoint and on through the sparkling new terminal, complete with LED-screen departure and arrival LED screens and gate displays. — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026 Here are trucks that can practically drive themselves down the highway, turn their cabin into a mobile office, and put more than 60 inches of digital displays in front of their occupants. — New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2026 Aurora displays were reported as far south as California, while a rare pink aurora appeared in China’s Heilongjiang province. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026 This full-length mirror cabinet displays over 100 pieces via specialized hooks, earring racks, ring slots, and shelves. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026 Advertisements would be limited to digital displays on the video boards at such locations as the high schools’ stadiums, gyms and pools. — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026 The Interior Department has also removed dozens of displays from national monuments that highlighted the history of social activists, people of color, women and LGBTQ people, among others. — ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026 Under the directive, at least 45 signs that covered topics ranging from climate change to Native American history were altered, according to Save Our Signs, an advocacy group that tracks changes to NPS displays. — Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026 The hardware already deployed in a typical store—terminals and kitchen displays—commonly runs around 10% CPU utilization even at full transactional load. — Peter Kellis, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Verb
Google now displays how many reviews a business has had removed, so quiet cleanup leaves a signature, too. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026 For a scenario that never leaves its single location, the film still displays a fair amount of visual flair. — Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2026 Ellen displays intimacy with Lara in front of Ruby; Lara withholds and then offers attention; Ruby watches with envy, desire, and the alertness of a guest who cannot tell whether she is being welcomed or appraised. — Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026 Customers using the Wegmans app can create a digital shopping list that displays the aisle location for every item prior to arrival. — Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026 The Epstein Reading Room tour is an exhibit that displays more than 3 million pages released by the Justice Department. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026 Co-founded by George Lucas and his wife, Mellody Hobson, the soaring biomorphic structure designed by architect Ma Yansong’s firm MAD displays Lucas’s vast and motley personal collection of figurative art. — Philip Kennicott, Washington Post, 21 Sep. 2026 As the videos fly by, Alex’s phone suddenly displays a furious message from her boss. — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026 By default, Smart CRM displays a table with all the key information about your contacts, including a column for recent updates that HubSpot's AI pulls from contact records. — Dianna Gunn, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for displays
Noun
  • Find seasonal art exhibits in the Gallery Hall and check out the Gwinnett Veterans Memorial Museum also located inside.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Beyond the views, there are also some wonderful exhibits on the 2nd and 80th floors offering a historical overview of the building’s construction and legacy.
    — Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Myanmar citizens living abroad are less likely to be openly critical on social media or attend fundraisers and demonstrations that could be monitored out of fear of having future passport renewals rejected.
    — Andrew Nachemson, The Dial, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Attendees explored hands-on stations offering activities like Yutnori games, Korean calligraphy, Hanbok fittings, traditional tea ceremonies, K-Beauty demonstrations and martial arts workshops.
    — Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • In a new paper published in Royal Society Open Science, mathematician Alain Goriely shows that even though the stylobate really is curved, the illusion doesn’t hold up.
    — Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Personnel Moves An aerial image shows the 175-acre construction site for Core Scientific, a crypto and AI data center company that has expanded its presence in Dalton in March.
    — Adam Beam, AJC.com, 21 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • When John reveals the Halogram to Kerry (after fair warning), the look on her face is a mix of shock and agony.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 28 Sep. 2026
  • In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, Morris reveals her go-to, and very relatable, fashion advice as someone who stands just over five feet tall.
    — Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The creatives will work here, while presenting exhibitions and showroom openings.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 26 Sep. 2026
  • But the new building is seamlessly integrated into the old one, allowing exhibitions to flow in a much more natural way.
    — Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 25 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The show then flashes forward to the other women emotionally processing the news of his overdose and coming together at Angie’s to console one another and share memories of Robert.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Walker flashes rare ability for a player his size and within Leonhard’s scheme.
    — Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • This summer’s strong box office demonstrates once again that Americans still love going to the movies.
    — Paul Gunsky, IndieWire, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Attaching both Adrian and Andy to this production, and supporting them with our state-of-the-art process, demonstrates Audible as being the home of cinematic audio storytelling.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Six months later, everyone unveils three sentences about excellence, integrity and exceptional solutions.
    — Brian Duggan, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026
  • McMahan unveils the hour following her recent national tour, The Bamboozled Tour.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026

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“Displays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displays. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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