1
as in exhibiting
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 showing
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 displaying
But their loving, attentive mother soon began displaying signs of schizophrenia.
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Hadley Hall Meares,
Vanity Fair,
3 July 2026
On July 1, two people were arrested after reaching the top of the iconic New York City building, displaying a banner and appearing to stage a proposal.
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Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Hiring slowed markedly in June, falling short of economists' expectations and displaying a wobbly labor market amid elevated inflation set off by the Iran war.
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Max Zahn,
ABC News,
2 July 2026
The lower levels, meanwhile, hold a movie theater displaying a wall dedicated to Heigl’s knitting hobby, plus a spa wing with a sauna and a multihead steam shower finished in honeycomb onyx.
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Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
2 July 2026
The contacts page uses a table view by default, displaying useful information about deals, contact type, and priority level.
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Dianna Gunn,
PC Magazine,
1 July 2026
But like many other Venezuelans, I am riveted by the pictures of endless rubble, of buildings whose facades have collapsed, displaying the rooms inside like dioramas of life before disaster.
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Gisela Salim-Peyer,
The Atlantic,
1 July 2026
Our fear resurfaced days ago on the one-month anniversary, when another alert was issued after a man circled the Islamic Center pretending to possess an explosive device while displaying a Nazi flag.
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Tazheen Nizam,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 June 2026
Ruddy contender to Mars The Scorpion's brightest star is the first magnitude Antares, displaying a reddish hue.
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Joe Rao,
Space.com,
26 June 2026
Hadley Hall Meares,
Vanity Fair,
3 July 2026
On July 1, two people were arrested after reaching the top of the iconic New York City building, displaying a banner and appearing to stage a proposal.
—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Hiring slowed markedly in June, falling short of economists' expectations and displaying a wobbly labor market amid elevated inflation set off by the Iran war.
—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
2 July 2026
The lower levels, meanwhile, hold a movie theater displaying a wall dedicated to Heigl’s knitting hobby, plus a spa wing with a sauna and a multihead steam shower finished in honeycomb onyx.
—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
2 July 2026
The contacts page uses a table view by default, displaying useful information about deals, contact type, and priority level.
—
Dianna Gunn,
PC Magazine,
1 July 2026
But like many other Venezuelans, I am riveted by the pictures of endless rubble, of buildings whose facades have collapsed, displaying the rooms inside like dioramas of life before disaster.
—
Gisela Salim-Peyer,
The Atlantic,
1 July 2026
Our fear resurfaced days ago on the one-month anniversary, when another alert was issued after a man circled the Islamic Center pretending to possess an explosive device while displaying a Nazi flag.
—
Tazheen Nizam,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 June 2026
Ruddy contender to Mars The Scorpion's brightest star is the first magnitude Antares, displaying a reddish hue.
—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for displaying
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Though better known as an Oscar-winning actor, Brody has recently gained attention as a painter, exhibiting artworks that riff on work by artists such as Andy Warhol, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and more.
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Brown has matured nicely in the role, exhibiting a newfound steeliness and steadily increasing comic chops.
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The idea was to reflect girlhood through different periods of American history, showing the changes and similarities in books and their accompanying dolls and historically accurate outfits.
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What started as a small barbecue competition with 12 teams has become a 44-year tradition with more than 100 teams showing up and showing out at the Great Lenexa BBQ Battle.
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With some flashing lights, this thing flying around in the sky would cause quite a commotion.
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The kart base is fitted with a Lego nose, sidepods and rear wing, as well as functioning flashing lights on the rear of the kart that can be used in the rain.
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Two people lifted the box’s lid, revealing a pile of dusty items.
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Why do candidates feel comfortable asking revealing questions and practicing interview skills with an AI avatar?
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Her bodycon mermaid skirt was covered in diagonal rows of slits, exposing glimpses of her legs, hips, and butt.
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This disconnect creates a growing opportunity for buyers while exposing weaknesses in businesses that haven't been built for transferability.
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To prevail in a habeas petition, Maxwell would need to show that serious constitutional violations occurred during her trial or sentencing, or that significant new evidence has emerged demonstrating her innocence.
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The couple spent their weekend at the Royal Castle of Ciergnon, demonstrating the close relationship between the Japanese and Belgian royal families.
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The victory coincided with Liverpool FC unveiling its memorial to Jota and his brother André Silva, who also died in the same single-car accident on July 3, 2025.
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America's 250th anniversary on July 4th is sparking a nationwide culinary celebration, with eateries unveiling special, patriotic menu items.
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Are manufacturers producing vehicles that need regular software patches?
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Cape Verde’s Vozinha offered a compelling example, producing an outstanding display against Spain while executing his team’s game plan with composure to help secure a historic progression to the knockout stage.
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“Displaying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displaying. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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