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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
Cora Engelbrecht, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026
As the Orion capsule was pulling away from Earth late Thursday, April 2, 2026, commander Reid Wiseman captured a stunning view of the home planet, showing northern Africa, the Strait of Gibraltar, the lush coast of Brazil across the Atlantic Ocean and shimmering auroral displays over the poles.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
However, even Spaniards who aren't religious find meaning in these rich cultural displays.
—Alexis Marshall, NPR, 3 Apr. 2026
The rest would go toward upgrading displays and service technology.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2026
This 75-inch giant uses Crystal Processor 4K to give you vibrant colors and rich contrast that standard displays simply can't match.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026
March 27 - April 2, 2026 People around Latin America and the Caribbean marked Holy Week with colorful processions and other traditional displays.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Map displays per-state markups on hospital costs, compared to costs at the Medicare rate.
—Gretchen Morgenson, NBC news, 2 Apr. 2026
Many phones, including the current-gen Samsung Galaxy S26 line, and even the iPhone and Apple Watch, have what are called Low-Temperature Polycrystalline Oxide (LTPO) displays, which support dynamic refresh rates.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 28 Mar. 2026
Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
The app displays a handful of grocery staples — eggs, milk, bread, butter and potatoes — and touts how much costs for those items have gone down year over year.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
The octopus displays rapid skin color changes, shifts in breathing and eye and body movements.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
Even with no other detectable galaxies around it, this galaxy — known as MCG+01–02–015 — displays enormous evidence of having merged with smaller galaxies over its cosmic history.
—Big Think, 26 Mar. 2026
Under Review The video board displays the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) system during a challenge by the Los Angeles Dodgers on March 11, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona.
—The Sports Desk, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2026
The book displays a gift for confident, if rambling, storytelling, and the details pile up convincingly.
—Literary Hub, 19 Mar. 2026
The Heritage Gallery displays trophies, rings, and memorabilia from the team’s five Super Bowl victories.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 17 Mar. 2026
While in the EcozyHome mobile app (available for Android and iOS), tapping the ice maker icon on the Devices screen opens a dashboard that displays a picture of the machine, the current water temperature, and the TDS measurement.
—John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 16 Mar. 2026
Noun
The public displays of control are happening amid an internal bureaucratic collapse.
—Cora Engelbrecht, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026
As the Orion capsule was pulling away from Earth late Thursday, April 2, 2026, commander Reid Wiseman captured a stunning view of the home planet, showing northern Africa, the Strait of Gibraltar, the lush coast of Brazil across the Atlantic Ocean and shimmering auroral displays over the poles.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
However, even Spaniards who aren't religious find meaning in these rich cultural displays.
—Alexis Marshall, NPR, 3 Apr. 2026
The rest would go toward upgrading displays and service technology.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2026
This 75-inch giant uses Crystal Processor 4K to give you vibrant colors and rich contrast that standard displays simply can't match.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026
March 27 - April 2, 2026 People around Latin America and the Caribbean marked Holy Week with colorful processions and other traditional displays.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Map displays per-state markups on hospital costs, compared to costs at the Medicare rate.
—Gretchen Morgenson, NBC news, 2 Apr. 2026
Many phones, including the current-gen Samsung Galaxy S26 line, and even the iPhone and Apple Watch, have what are called Low-Temperature Polycrystalline Oxide (LTPO) displays, which support dynamic refresh rates.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 28 Mar. 2026
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Bubb noted that aircraft are also equipped with a Traffic Collision Avoidance System, or TCAS, which displays the positions and altitudes of other nearby planes.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
The app displays a handful of grocery staples — eggs, milk, bread, butter and potatoes — and touts how much costs for those items have gone down year over year.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
The octopus displays rapid skin color changes, shifts in breathing and eye and body movements.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
Even with no other detectable galaxies around it, this galaxy — known as MCG+01–02–015 — displays enormous evidence of having merged with smaller galaxies over its cosmic history.
—Big Think, 26 Mar. 2026
Under Review The video board displays the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) system during a challenge by the Los Angeles Dodgers on March 11, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona.
—The Sports Desk, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2026
The book displays a gift for confident, if rambling, storytelling, and the details pile up convincingly.
—Literary Hub, 19 Mar. 2026
The Heritage Gallery displays trophies, rings, and memorabilia from the team’s five Super Bowl victories.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 17 Mar. 2026
While in the EcozyHome mobile app (available for Android and iOS), tapping the ice maker icon on the Devices screen opens a dashboard that displays a picture of the machine, the current water temperature, and the TDS measurement.
—John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for displays
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But to highlight a few, here’s the shortlist of exhibits and events to check out this April.—
Anya Sesay,
jsonline.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor’s Complex on Merritt Island, the Bialke family from Minnesota spent Saturday strolling through exhibits about NASA’s history and the future of commercial spaceflight.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
1 Apr. 2026
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In a time when public demonstrations can easily become tense or divisive, a large and peaceful civic gatherings are both noteworthy and newsworthy.—
Naperville Sun,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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For a deeper hands-on experience, EN-NOBLE offers immersive cultural experiences through specialty food tours and live cooking demonstrations led by cultural ambassadors from around the world including Africa, Asia and South America.—
Dontaira Terrell,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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The video shows Woods being handcuffed after failing a sobriety test.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Scientific evidence shows that kratom carries real risks that are often downplayed or misunderstood.—
Andrew Kolodny,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
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But a growing body of evidence reveals that the sports betting boom leads to financial strain for bettors.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
4 Apr. 2026
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But this is only half the story, as opening the caseback reveals the watch’s Supersonnerie soundboard, which is constructed of sapphire crystal to offer a view of the movement.—
Oren Hartov,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2026
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Lee is also an accomplished film photographer, with his works having been featured in multiple group and solo exhibitions, magazines and books.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
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All of Boston’s teams and their biggest stars are honored at TD Garden’s Sports Museum, featuring exhibitions on the Bruins, Celtics, Patriots and Red Sox, and sculptures of Larry Bird and Ted Williams.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
31 Mar. 2026
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An hour goes by, and then, through a slit in the curtains, Miley Cyrus flashes a smile and tips her oversize black sunglasses.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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After following the characters from high school to college, the series flashes forward five years for the finale with one final gut-punch.—
Will Harris,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Mar. 2026
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Their willingness to adapt demonstrates forward-thinking leadership from BORA.—
Ian Cohen,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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Simpson’s paradox demonstrates how counterintuitive statistics can be This article is from Proof Positive, our friendly newsletter that explores the joys and peculiarities of math.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
31 Mar. 2026
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Hilfiger didn’t rule out the possibility of Kelce being on the runway when the company unveils its fall collection.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
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And as an accomplished narrative filmmaker and documentarian, Loznitsa unveils deft homages to Jacques Tati and Roy Andersson, deadpan directors who reduce human behavior to its base movements.—
Tim Grierson,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Displays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displays. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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