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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
Steve Buckley, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2026
Open shelving displays ceramics and objects from the couple’s personal collection.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 Feb. 2026
But Ritter delivered a brief but direct speech from the dais on the following day regarding decorum in the chamber, saying that the House rules prohibit overtly political displays by either legislators or the general public in the upstairs gallery.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2026
Despite its name, Death Valley National Park hosts one of the most stunning springtime displays of life in all of California.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
The Fungus Face Off also includes foraging hikes and displays by King of Mushrooms Todd Spanier, who provides truffles and other fungi to many of our local restaurants.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2026
The drone displays and Minion cameos and technological one-upmanship that has defined this event in the 2020s were not the focus this time.
—Judy Berman, Time, 7 Feb. 2026
Its displays included a Ku Klux Klan hood.
—Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 7 Feb. 2026
Then photos and displays of Black achievement throughout military history that had been on view in forts and military installations were largely removed.
—Literary Hub, 6 Feb. 2026
Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Our own Metropolitan Museum displays a copy of that swollen right-hand — cast in bronze for Saint-Gaudens in the 1880s.
—Harold Holzer, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
Located at 262 Mott Street in New York City, the Wrangler Archive Gallery displays original 1947 rodeo denim to hard-to-find vintage gems sourced from the brand’s own archives as well as Japanese collector Ric Kanamaru’s private collection.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 6 Feb. 2026
An interactive Olympics hub on Peacock displays medal counts.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
The website, which uses technology from health care company GoodRx, displays the cash prices — that is, the prices available when paying without insurance — for certain drugs.
—O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 6 Feb. 2026
Space weather scientists say the current solar activity could produce only minor aurora borealis displays this week, but that could change as the solar activity increases.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
Its Farmhouse Museum, located at 1121 Waukegan Road, displays exhibits related to the history of Glenview, and a collection of artifacts, books and other materials can also be found in the neighboring Hibbard Library.
—Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
The Thomas Edison House displays several of his inventions, including the mimeograph and the ditto machine.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Feb. 2026
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The International Olympic Committee did not respond to a message seeking comment about the Saturday displays.
—Steve Buckley, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2026
Open shelving displays ceramics and objects from the couple’s personal collection.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 Feb. 2026
But Ritter delivered a brief but direct speech from the dais on the following day regarding decorum in the chamber, saying that the House rules prohibit overtly political displays by either legislators or the general public in the upstairs gallery.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2026
Despite its name, Death Valley National Park hosts one of the most stunning springtime displays of life in all of California.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
The Fungus Face Off also includes foraging hikes and displays by King of Mushrooms Todd Spanier, who provides truffles and other fungi to many of our local restaurants.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2026
The drone displays and Minion cameos and technological one-upmanship that has defined this event in the 2020s were not the focus this time.
—Judy Berman, Time, 7 Feb. 2026
Its displays included a Ku Klux Klan hood.
—Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 7 Feb. 2026
Then photos and displays of Black achievement throughout military history that had been on view in forts and military installations were largely removed.
—Literary Hub, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
The commercial started with the team’s helmet, which prominently displays the Cadillac logo and team name above the visor.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Our own Metropolitan Museum displays a copy of that swollen right-hand — cast in bronze for Saint-Gaudens in the 1880s.
—Harold Holzer, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
Located at 262 Mott Street in New York City, the Wrangler Archive Gallery displays original 1947 rodeo denim to hard-to-find vintage gems sourced from the brand’s own archives as well as Japanese collector Ric Kanamaru’s private collection.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 6 Feb. 2026
An interactive Olympics hub on Peacock displays medal counts.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
The website, which uses technology from health care company GoodRx, displays the cash prices — that is, the prices available when paying without insurance — for certain drugs.
—O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 6 Feb. 2026
Space weather scientists say the current solar activity could produce only minor aurora borealis displays this week, but that could change as the solar activity increases.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
Its Farmhouse Museum, located at 1121 Waukegan Road, displays exhibits related to the history of Glenview, and a collection of artifacts, books and other materials can also be found in the neighboring Hibbard Library.
—Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
The Thomas Edison House displays several of his inventions, including the mimeograph and the ditto machine.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for displays
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Learn about the history of chocolate-making through the multimedia exhibits, create your own masterpiece as Lindt Master Chocolatier in training, and be sure to pose for a photo with the impossible-to-miss 30 foot tall chocolate fountain.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 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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Charges against 17 people arrested during demonstrations against Operation Midway Blitz immigration raids around Chicagoland last year have been dismissed as prosecutorial accusations have faded.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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For the two-week trip, Vast put a call out for research proposals and will focus on biology and biotechnology, physical sciences, human research and technology demonstrations.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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Footage of the incident shows King Charles greeting dozens of residents when one man shouted at him, asking whether the monarch had urged police to investigate his disgraced brother, according to The Times.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Our research shows these concerts significantly increased occupancy rates in short-term rentals – although the effect did not translate to hotels.—
Gidon Jakar,
The Conversation,
5 Feb. 2026
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This months-long CNN investigation reveals the depths of the debacle.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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The National Assessment of Educational Progress, for instance, reveals that many students are advancing through grade levels without a corresponding improvement in their reading fluency or comprehension.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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For decades, Bonaly’s thrilling move could only be witnessed at exhibitions.—
Fernanda Figueroa,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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In 2017, community spaces in Boyle Heights housed one of her exhibitions, helping her build relationships with local residents.—
Yamlek Mojica,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Outside, the world flashes by, a slideshow of rivers growing into oceans, deserts rising into mountains and cities sprawling then receding into darkness as the train thunders on through the night.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Jan. 2026
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Jessica then zooms in on her husband, who flashes her a toothy smile.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Jan. 2026
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Many ideas that were rejected in the past receive new life upon a surprising new observation; many ideas that are accepted today will be overthrown when a key experimental result demonstrates its insufficiency.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
10 Feb. 2026
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Securing the supply chain for these demonstrates Terra Innovatum’s manufacturing and deployment readiness.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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At this year’s Olympics, Swiss Timing, sister company to Omega under the parent Swatch Group, unveils a new generation of motion analysis and computer vision technology.—
Maurizio Arseni,
IEEE Spectrum,
4 Feb. 2026
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India unveils budget, but investors aren’t impressed India’s new annual budget prioritizes fiscal discipline and manufacturing in critical sectors but nevertheless failed to impress investors hoping to see bolder reforms to meet the turbulent geopolitical moment.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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