1
as in exhibit
a public showing of objects of interest
a display of paintings by masters of French Impressionism
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as in demonstration
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 to exhibit
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 to reveal
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 display
Zac Anderson, USA TODAY, 8 Mar. 2025
The status display is quite simple, showing just low risk, at risk, or exposed.
—PCMAG, 7 Mar. 2025
PCMAG, 7 Mar. 2025
Officers learned that the suspect displayed a handgun during the robbery, McCarthy said.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 6 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Vance's public display from his seat presiding over the chamber of the U.S. House of Representatives came after months of behind the scenes work for the administration on Capitol Hill.
—Zac Anderson, USA TODAY, 8 Mar. 2025
The status display is quite simple, showing just low risk, at risk, or exposed.
—PCMAG, 7 Mar. 2025
Verb
Clicking Optimize Now displayed a popup that promised to get rid of useless files and browsing traces that reveal your surfing activity.
—PCMAG, 7 Mar. 2025
Officers learned that the suspect displayed a handgun during the robbery, McCarthy said.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for display
Noun
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The exhibit, which was to open this year to coincide with the two anniversaries, highlights U.S. efforts to address the worst legacies of the war, Rieser said.—
David Rising and Aniruddha Ghosal,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2025
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The exhibit will be open to the public from noon to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 19.—
Dominick Williams,
Kansas City Star,
19 Mar. 2025
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What To Know On Saturday, around 3 p.m., dozens of protesters came together for a demonstration co-organized by several groups, including, The People's Forum, ANSWER Coalition, and New York Party of Socialism and Liberation, among others.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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The company provided firearms for a live demonstration to the Mountain States Tactical Officers Association in Montana, the agency posted online.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Mar. 2025
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The first detailed nationwide data on schools’ recovery shows that achievement gaps have widened, with the poorest students the furthest behind.—
Aatish Bhatia,
New York Times,
10 Mar. 2025
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The visual shows Lil Nas X framed in a hot pink Dreamboy doll box.—
Ashley Iasimone,
Billboard,
9 Mar. 2025
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The final moments of the episode also reveal that the parasitic alien Sequids are still roaming the sewers, the bloodthirsty Battle Beast is alive in space and Angstrom Levy (Sterling K. Brown) survived the Invincible War.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2025
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Henry had been suspended in 2016 by Fox's chairman at the time, Roger Ailes, when tabloid reports revealed his relationship with a Las Vegas hostess.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
13 Mar. 2025
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The English soccer exhibition is the latest boost to Chicago’s standing as an international sports city.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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Here is a selection of portraits featured in the exhibition with descriptions of their subjects drawn from information provided by the photographers.—
Diane Cole,
NPR,
8 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Another shows Gordon flashing a peace sign while Swift wraps her arm around her from behind.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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Royals flash leather across the diamond The Royals couldn’t quite find their offensive footing Friday.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The honorary program recognizes high school seniors who have demonstrated character, integrity, love of learning and involvement in school and community, and/or have overcome challenging life circumstances without compromising their education, according to a news release.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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Zare’s team demonstrated the existence of micro-lightning, very small electricity discharges that occur between tiny droplets of water spray.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
14 Mar. 2025
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Zoom in: The name, unveiled Thursday, pays homage to the musical heritage of Wylie Avenue, where some of the biggest names in jazz played during the Hill's heyday.—
Ryan Deto,
Axios,
13 Mar. 2025
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And as if that weren’t enough, come 1987, AMG unveiled a 6.0-liter V-8 version that made even more power: 375 hp and 407 lb-ft of torque.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Display.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/display. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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