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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
Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2025
On Monday, the Naval Academy mistakenly removed photos of distinguished female Jewish graduates from a display case in preparation for Hegseth’s visit.
—Cheyanne M. Daniels, The Hill, 2 Apr. 2025
Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2025
But Las Vegas was displayed just as prominently, with the city’s advertising logo on the players’ right sleeves, on the outfield wall and on the backdrop for any interviews.
—Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The Depardieu shtick — his public persona as a crude, working-class thug — was on full display.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2025
On Monday, the Naval Academy mistakenly removed photos of distinguished female Jewish graduates from a display case in preparation for Hegseth’s visit.
—Cheyanne M. Daniels, The Hill, 2 Apr. 2025
Verb
Brand new Toyota cars are displayed on the sales lot at Hanlees Hilltop Toyota on March 4, 2025 in Richmond, California.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2025
But Las Vegas was displayed just as prominently, with the city’s advertising logo on the players’ right sleeves, on the outfield wall and on the backdrop for any interviews.
—Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for display
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The small museum was created in 2016, dedicated to the nation’s environmental history, and included exhibits about prevention measures during the Covid-19 pandemic, environmental justice, and efforts to address climate change.—
Karen K. Ho,
ARTnews.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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The pair shared a hug and a chat before going into the gallery for a reception celebrating Friend, an art exhibit that benefited Sentebale.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Students at Columbia University report a tense mood on campus after being center stage in the Trump administration’s multi-prong fight against protests at colleges around the country last year, including deportation efforts against some international students who took part in the demonstrations.—
Samantha Waldenberg,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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Editor's note: This story has been corrected to remove a reference to Google's TED demonstration as being its first of this prototype.—
Ina Fried,
Axios,
8 Apr. 2025
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In February 2025, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed that food prices were up 3.2% year-over-year, with food away from home rising 4.5%—a clear indicator that even fast food is being reconsidered as an occasional indulgence.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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For the rest of the short teaser, Lord and Lady Grantham (Hugh Bonneville and Elizabeth McGovern) are shown walking around the grounds of the estate, touching bannisters and stone pillars with an air of finality.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
3 Apr. 2025
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Hamas has revised its casualty figures from the Gaza war, removing hundreds of names from its official list of war fatalities, and revealing that 72% of those killed were men aged 13 to 55 – a demographic largely composed of combatants.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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But Brown turned serious when revealing how having the opportunity to have a say in casting and staffing the series had been a special treat for him.—
Scott Huver,
Deadline,
6 Apr. 2025
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Featuring display panels, interactive digital kiosks, unique artifacts, and primary accounts, the exhibition utilizes storytelling, illustration and cutting-edge technology to connect modern audiences with the people and places that shaped the nation’s birth.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2025
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Smithsonian American Art Museum The exhibition points out that at the time, Italian, Eastern European and Jewish immigrants were often not considered white.—
Elizabeth Blair,
NPR,
2 Apr. 2025
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To understand the depth of their bond, the book flashes forward to Harlem in 2019 where a 30-something doctor named Oliver gives his fiancée a letter Tirzah wrote to Harrison in 1857, forever changing how the modern-day couple sees their own love story.—
Shannon Carlin,
Time,
1 Apr. 2025
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Starr flashed another peace sign—a double this time.—
Mark Leibovich,
The Atlantic,
31 Mar. 2025
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Physical resistance is not required on the part of the victim to demonstrate lack of consent.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Apr. 2025
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These missions typically include booster recoveries, either at sea or on land, further demonstrating the company's focus on reusable launch technology to lower the cost of access to space.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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As if on schedule, brands from across the internet have begun unveiling new loafer styles — and slashing prices on fan favorites — just in time for the season.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Apr. 2025
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The Cannes Film Festival will reveal the bulk of its Official Selection in a press conference in Paris on Thursday, while Directors’ Fortnight will unveil its line-up on April 15.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Display.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/display. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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