1
as in exhibit
a public showing of objects of interest
a display of paintings by masters of French Impressionism
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2
as in demonstration
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 to exhibit
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 to reveal
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 display
FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Gardens are another staple; as Imperial Gardens dazzle with vivid flower displays, Montpellier Gardens host Cheltenham’s top festivals.
—Vicky Smith, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025
Later, Redford displayed his politics on the stump, speaking out mostly on environmental issues.
—Steve Chagollan, Variety, 16 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Continue reading … JUDGE'S ORDER – Charges reduced against Luigi Mangione as supporters put on shocking display.
—FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Gardens are another staple; as Imperial Gardens dazzle with vivid flower displays, Montpellier Gardens host Cheltenham’s top festivals.
—Vicky Smith, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
Another bill requires law enforcement officers in California who are not uniformed to visibly display identification, such as a name or badge number, while performing duties.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025
Later, Redford displayed his politics on the stump, speaking out mostly on environmental issues.
—Steve Chagollan, Variety, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for display
Noun
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Ian is in town for the holidays to oversee the installation of an exhibit featuring the Braxton Royal Jewels at the Avalon Museum.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Sep. 2025
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The High Street district is also home to The Wilson Art Gallery & Museum, which includes a fine Arts and Crafts collection and exhibits on local Antarctic explorer Edward Wilson.—
Vicky Smith,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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During live demonstrations, López showed how powerful this could be.—
Judith Magyar,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Photos released by the service showed 2,000-pound GBU-31 and 500-pound GBU-38 bombs being prepared for the demonstration.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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China’s economy showed further signs of weakness last month, with key data Monday revealing factory output and consumption rising at their weakest pace for around a year.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
15 Sep. 2025
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That may explain why taking HRT in the years right around menopause—and in turn, avoiding the steep estrogen dropoff of this phase—was shown to lower dementia risk.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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An initial jolt of spicy pink pepper dissipates to reveal a rose dripping in honeyed, ambery sweetness, while its leathery base adds strength, dimension, and something a little bit naughty to this fruity-floral triumph of a scent.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Standard blood tests then revealed his liver function to be out of sorts.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Its exhibition in Japan follows its deployment in the Philippines last year, triggering criticisms from China and Russia.—
Shane Croucher
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Founded in 1909, the American Federation of Arts is a nonprofit organization that develops and circulates high-quality art exhibitions to museums across the country and abroad.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The first photo in the carousel showed Brooks posing with her arms wrapped around her husband-to-be, flashing her ring as the couple posed for the camera in the black-and-white shot.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The exhibit showcases promotional materials that demonstrate the film’s global impact.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Equally notable, the system moved seamlessly from low- to high-energy states on its own, demonstrating that its automatic adjustment isn’t just theory but a working feature.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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Earlier today, the tire company that dabbles in food criticism unveiled its third annual ratings for a select group of cities around the state and Denver‘s the Wolf’s Tailor was promoted from one star to two.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
16 Sep. 2025
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The company unveiled the first Agentic Security Platform, a major upgrade to its Falcon platform that combines an AI-ready data layer, mission-ready agents and secure orchestration designed to enhance speed and scale for security operations.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Display.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/display. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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