on display

idiom

: put somewhere for people to see : in a display
Autographed baseballs are on display at the show.
Only a few of the artifacts will go on display.

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Just imagine the potpourri of amazing facial expressions that would have been on display had Sai been sitting on the jury. Dalton Ross, EW.com, 10 Apr. 2025 The timepiece also features a clear sapphire crystal case back with the movement proudly on display. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025 Many of these pieces will be on display at Sotheby’s New York galleries from April 11–15, with the auction open for bidding online from April 23– 30. Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 10 Apr. 2025 Also on display were red, yellow, pink and colorless diamonds. Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for on display

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“On display.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20display. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.

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