1
as in exhibits
a public showing of objects of interest
a display of paintings by masters of French Impressionism
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2
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
Kyla Guilfoil,
NBC news,
5 July 2026
The broadcast will also feature coverage of fireworks displays at Disneyland Resort.
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Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
Glittering firework displays across the nation will mark the 250th birthday of the United States.
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Amen Galinato,
CNN Money,
4 July 2026
The storms that rolled through the Midwest and Northeast on Friday led multiple cities to cancel holiday festivals and reschedule fireworks displays.
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Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2026
Both inner and outer displays are spacious and stunning, and a powerful processor supports a rich range of AI features as well as all your everyday tasks.
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Kelsey Fogarty,
PC Magazine,
4 July 2026
When New England became a stop on major international trade routes, the multicultural floodgates opened and Puritan objections to things like fashion, elaborate design, lavish displays of wealth and other things deemed excessive were being continually, casually challenged.
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Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
Utah's Governor Cox declared a state of emergency earlier this week, restricting fireworks displays ahead of the Fourth of July holiday.
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Willem Marx,
NPR,
28 June 2026
The two displays are the headline feature here.
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Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
6 July 2026
The back of Greg Gates' shirt displays a summary of his stats over his years of running the Peachtree.
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Andre Butso,
AJC.com,
2 July 2026
Once the target enters the correct password, PamStealer displays a message stating that the file is damaged and can’t be installed.
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Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
2 July 2026
In contrast to Andy’s leadership traits, Miranda rarely displays vulnerability.
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Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The opposite page still displays the famous John Trumbull painting.
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Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Mr Jenkinson displays elements of grievance and fixation about the subject.
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Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
30 June 2026
Jerry Esters proudly displays the American flag each day on his Detroit home.
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Corey Williams,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Pride displays inside and outside the stadium did not disrupt the game.
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Sean Gregory,
Time,
27 June 2026
Noun
Severe thunderstorms are also forecast to develop later in the day, threatening fireworks displays and other outdoor events from the Plains to the Northeast with damaging winds, lightning and heavy downpours.
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Kyla Guilfoil,
NBC news,
5 July 2026
The broadcast will also feature coverage of fireworks displays at Disneyland Resort.
—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
Glittering firework displays across the nation will mark the 250th birthday of the United States.
—
Amen Galinato,
CNN Money,
4 July 2026
The storms that rolled through the Midwest and Northeast on Friday led multiple cities to cancel holiday festivals and reschedule fireworks displays.
—
Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2026
Both inner and outer displays are spacious and stunning, and a powerful processor supports a rich range of AI features as well as all your everyday tasks.
—
Kelsey Fogarty,
PC Magazine,
4 July 2026
When New England became a stop on major international trade routes, the multicultural floodgates opened and Puritan objections to things like fashion, elaborate design, lavish displays of wealth and other things deemed excessive were being continually, casually challenged.
—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
Utah's Governor Cox declared a state of emergency earlier this week, restricting fireworks displays ahead of the Fourth of July holiday.
—
Willem Marx,
NPR,
28 June 2026
The two displays are the headline feature here.
—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Verb
The lethality of the Russian assaults on Kyiv in the last week displays the challenge Ukraine faces in protecting its capital as Russia innovates and steps up its attacks.
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Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
6 July 2026
The back of Greg Gates' shirt displays a summary of his stats over his years of running the Peachtree.
—
Andre Butso,
AJC.com,
2 July 2026
Once the target enters the correct password, PamStealer displays a message stating that the file is damaged and can’t be installed.
—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
2 July 2026
In contrast to Andy’s leadership traits, Miranda rarely displays vulnerability.
—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The opposite page still displays the famous John Trumbull painting.
—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Mr Jenkinson displays elements of grievance and fixation about the subject.
—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
30 June 2026
Jerry Esters proudly displays the American flag each day on his Detroit home.
—
Corey Williams,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Pride displays inside and outside the stadium did not disrupt the game.
—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
27 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for displays
Noun
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The report argues that the museum has deemphasized America’s founding, noting the absence of major exhibits devoted to the Founding Fathers or key events of the American Revolution as the country marks its 250th anniversary.
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Well, The Castle was really the Smithsonian for almost 30 years, that it was built in 1855, and all the research, all the exhibits, all the science was here.
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The agency also plans to seek proposals for additional commercial landers, technology demonstrations, a south polar imaging mission, and a communications relay network linking lunar assets with Earth.
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President Cyril Ramaphosa met Monday night with leaders of some of the groups and asked them to conduct peaceful demonstrations.
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Gallup research shows that managers account for at least 70% of the variance in team engagement across organizations.
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An Atlanta Journal-Constitution analysis shows the executive spent roughly three-quarters of that — more than $83 million — on television and cable advertising.
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The Public Policy Institute of California reveals that people who participated in college courses while at CDCR are 31% more likely to secure jobs after release.
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Michelle Obama reveals the 'perfect' date night A perfect date night for the Obamas looks like fine dining paired with intellectually stimulating conversation.
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Andrew Raftery Two forceful exhibitions have shown how Indian artists and presses met the cultural upheaval of the nineteenth century with lithographic prints that rendered Hindu gods more approachable and helped to galvanize national identity.
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Alongside his acting career, Baker had, by the 1970s, established himself as a painter and sculpture with exhibitions in prominent galleries in Los Angeles, New York, and New England.
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Theo James flashes a peace sign in London's Mayfair at the official opening of RH's new flagship on June 25.
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Trying to shed ‘nice-guy tendencies’ Jeff Whittington stands in front of the room, flashes a boyish smile, and prepares to be lambasted.
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Consider if the side gig adds unique skills, demonstrates entrepreneurship, or could be perceived as a distraction or conflict of interest.
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The advocacy group Stand Up for Science has posted advice on writing comments, along with an extremely lengthy and detailed submission that demonstrates just how comprehensive a comment can be.
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Georgia Tech unveils its new football uniforms in its partnership with Under Armour.
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Interactive displays and videos provide a lot of amusement, and some of the collection unveils strange facts about the now-controversial above-ground testing.
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