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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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
But the ambitious goal is the Lighting the Future campaign, which aims to raise $1 million and create seasonal jobs and scholarships for students while modernizing Christmas in the Park’s displays.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 30 May 2026
Increasingly common on desktop gaming monitors, dual-mode displays are now appearing in high-end gaming laptops.
—John Burek, PC Magazine, 29 May 2026
Its system can control multiple displays with different aspect ratios at the same time by using a single-on-chip, which is different from other conventional in-vehicle display systems, LG said.
—Justina Lee, CNBC, 29 May 2026
There are charging ports, cup holders, and three digital displays.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 29 May 2026
For years, retailers focused on installing flashy digital displays and bright screens throughout the store.
—Gadi Graus, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Though Bieber has been known to go the unisex route, her simplistic aesthetic displays an affinity for clean lines and immaculate tailoring.
—Kelsey Stiegman, InStyle, 28 May 2026
The 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition had the mile-long Midway Plaisance, a collection of amusement park-esque displays, rides, food and performances, planting the seed of inspiration for amusement park designs for decades to come.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Satyabrat Chowdhury, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Throughout the store, ovular product displays nod to the works of two of Eldridge’s favorites, Barbara Hepworth and Brâncuși.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 31 May 2026
Weebly's free plan displays ads on your site and limits storage to a paltry 500MB.
—Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 30 May 2026
But the emergency evacuation pamphlets aren't the only thing Bina proudly displays in her bathroom.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Neat writing on large and small blackboards displays the cheese names, origins, and prices.
—Olivia Potts, Longreads, 28 May 2026
The disclosure only displays broad value bands rather than precise trade sizes, doesn’t show profit or loss on any position and offers no breakdown of activity by account.
—Justina Lee, Fortune, 23 May 2026
Approaching the audience gathered there, the bus passed Broad Street, which displays a Birmingham Wall of Stars plaque for the 1982 team.
—Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 22 May 2026
The fragrant plant displays showy spikes of blue, purple, pink, or white blossoms, and hybrids offer additional color selections.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
Noun
Inside, dramatic flower displays mark just about every possible surface not already covered with design books or cups of coffee as guests and locals mill about the lounge.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
But the ambitious goal is the Lighting the Future campaign, which aims to raise $1 million and create seasonal jobs and scholarships for students while modernizing Christmas in the Park’s displays.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 30 May 2026
Increasingly common on desktop gaming monitors, dual-mode displays are now appearing in high-end gaming laptops.
—John Burek, PC Magazine, 29 May 2026
Its system can control multiple displays with different aspect ratios at the same time by using a single-on-chip, which is different from other conventional in-vehicle display systems, LG said.
—Justina Lee, CNBC, 29 May 2026
There are charging ports, cup holders, and three digital displays.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 29 May 2026
For years, retailers focused on installing flashy digital displays and bright screens throughout the store.
—Gadi Graus, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Though Bieber has been known to go the unisex route, her simplistic aesthetic displays an affinity for clean lines and immaculate tailoring.
—Kelsey Stiegman, InStyle, 28 May 2026
The 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition had the mile-long Midway Plaisance, a collection of amusement park-esque displays, rides, food and performances, planting the seed of inspiration for amusement park designs for decades to come.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Verb
Not a dashboard that displays spend.
—Satyabrat Chowdhury, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Throughout the store, ovular product displays nod to the works of two of Eldridge’s favorites, Barbara Hepworth and Brâncuși.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 31 May 2026
Weebly's free plan displays ads on your site and limits storage to a paltry 500MB.
—Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 30 May 2026
But the emergency evacuation pamphlets aren't the only thing Bina proudly displays in her bathroom.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Neat writing on large and small blackboards displays the cheese names, origins, and prices.
—Olivia Potts, Longreads, 28 May 2026
The disclosure only displays broad value bands rather than precise trade sizes, doesn’t show profit or loss on any position and offers no breakdown of activity by account.
—Justina Lee, Fortune, 23 May 2026
Approaching the audience gathered there, the bus passed Broad Street, which displays a Birmingham Wall of Stars plaque for the 1982 team.
—Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 22 May 2026
The fragrant plant displays showy spikes of blue, purple, pink, or white blossoms, and hybrids offer additional color selections.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for displays
Noun
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These exhibits have been integral to my work with students.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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For more information about films, special events, exhibits, and ticketing (single tickets and multiple-screening passes), visit the Tribeca Festival website.—
David Morgan,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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New Alaska-exclusive cast members include a Lumberjack leading axe-throwing demonstrations, a field ecologist serving as a naturalist and a Cultural Heritage Guide from Alaska Native Voices offering workshops and storytelling onboard.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Its core capability is a whole-body imitation learning system that enables it to learn tasks by observing human demonstrations and executing them independently with high precision.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
28 May 2026
Verb
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An electronic display shows the closing KOSPI index inside the lobby of the Korea Exchange in Seoul, South Korea, on June 1, 2026.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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But blacklisting a company for maintaining civil rights protections, and then banning the military deployment of its AI hours later, shows that the federal government in this instance enables the harm that regulation is meant to prevent.—
Michael Gregory,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
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When a radio wave passes through, the atoms respond in a way that reveals the field’s strength, direction, and movement in three dimensions.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
6 June 2026
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One of the more startling nuggets the doc reveals concerns Paul Bateson, the former radiological technician convicted of Verrill’s murder.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
6 June 2026
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Culturally, populism spoke to a tension between the taste found in metropolitan centers and that of people in small towns across the country, pitting (for instance) classical opera and European masterwork exhibitions against folk traditions in art, dancing, and music.—
Katy Siegel,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Thanks to demand for continued access, the museum created a book and webpage for the temporary exhibit — a practice that’s since been extended to other temporary exhibitions at the museum.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2026
Verb
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David Duchovny flashes a smile onstage at the X-Files cast reunion panel at the 2026 Fan Expo in Denver on May 29.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
31 May 2026
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The front of the doorbell features a camera, a doorbell call button with an LED ring that flashes blue when someone rings, an ambient light sensor, two infrared LEDs for night vision, a microphone, and a removable faceplate.—
John R. Delaney,
PC Magazine,
26 May 2026
Verb
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The project demonstrates how advances in artificial intelligence and machine vision can be combined with precision motion-control systems to automate highly specific tasks.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
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Lestat, now a contemporary rock star who writes songs about living openly undead, demonstrates his contempt for Interview With the Vampire by jeering at audience members who might have read it.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
2 June 2026
Verb
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While season 1 unveils the cult's origins and delves into the involvement of major key players (including Smallville actress Allison Mack, who, in July 2023, was released a year early from her three-year sentencing), season 2 shifts its focus to Raniere's court trial.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 June 2026
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Victoria’s Secret unveils earnings Tuesday morning with that new VSXY ticker.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
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“Displays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displays. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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