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as in exhibit
a public showing of objects of interest
a display of paintings by masters of French Impressionism
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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
Jim Rossman, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
Off the field, Skattebo has continued to make headlines as a streamer, where his personality is put on full display.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 11 Feb. 2026
Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 10 Feb. 2026
Snyder, however, kept in place another law requiring federal officers operating in the state to display either their name or badge number.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Smart Invert reverses the colors of the display except for images, media and some apps that use dark color styles.
—Jim Rossman, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
Off the field, Skattebo has continued to make headlines as a streamer, where his personality is put on full display.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
Three separate counts were conducted following the election, none of which displayed discrepancies large enough to affect the results of the election.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 10 Feb. 2026
Snyder, however, kept in place another law requiring federal officers operating in the state to display either their name or badge number.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for display
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The trust has added outdoor exhibits representing the main gate of the mission-fort and renovated the Plaza de Valero next to the Menger Hotel.—
Madison Iszler,
San Antonio Express-News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties filed a joint amicus brief that supports Philadelphia's effort in court to restore the exhibits.—
Alexandra Simon,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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One of the most striking demonstrations involved encoding an image of the Mona Lisa into the smart skin.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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On Tuesday, these demonstrations escalated as participants blocked harbor pilot operations at the port, forcing a suspension of ship movements between the jetties and the port’s outer anchorage.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Already, one in six families are in arrears, Wolfe said, noting the association’s preliminary review shows that household utility debt climbed to roughly $25 billion at the end of last year, up from about $23 billion the prior year.—
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
12 Feb. 2026
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The results showed that while standard chemical leaching struggled without gravity to move fluids, the microbes didn’t blink.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Feb. 2026
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Brad Arnold, the 47-year-old cofounder and lead singer of the Mississippi rock band 3 Doors Down, died Saturday, nine months after revealing a diagnosis of kidney cancer.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Lest he be dismissed as a flighty lefty, Danbank revealed some details about his family’s political history.—
Steve Buckley,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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And for the first time, the Puppy Bowl will spotlight senior dogs in a special halftime exhibition game between Team Oldies and Team Goldies.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Feb. 2026
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The exhibition opened with a Friday celebration that featured poetry, live art and two short films.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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When asked about his goalie practicing the art of deception in Wild practices, Hynes flashed a broad smile and snapped into his Team USA headspace quickly.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
5 Feb. 2026
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Minutes after that, a Fort Worth police vehicle driven by Officer Brock Atkins turns right onto Northwest 20th Street with its lights flashing.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Feb. 2026
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Unlike the Cold War-era contest between the Soviet Union and the United States, which was driven by governments seeking to demonstrate technological superiority, today's race is increasingly powered by private companies and commercial competition.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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Still, the tech giant is facing a growing set of challenges, from intensifying competition to lingering concerns of an AI bubble and relentless pressure to demonstrate growth after several explosive quarters.—
Rosa de Acosta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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The incoming Dutch coalition government that is expected to be sworn in later this month has unveiled plans to boost the nation's military to 122,000.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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Although the College Football Playoff will remain a 12-team field in 2026, the tournament's committee has unveiled postseason dates and bowl sites for the next two seasons.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Display.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/display. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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