displays 1 of 2

noun

Definition of displaysnext
plural of display
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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displays

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of display
1
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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2
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 Synonyms for displays
  1. demonstrations
  2. reveals
  3. exhibitions
  4. shows
  5. demonstrates
  6. unveils
  7. exposes
Noun
  • There were sometimes dueling demonstrations outside the courthouse, and high-profile Republican politicians portrayed Penny as a hero while prominent Democrats attended Neely’s funeral.
    Jennifer Peltz, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Real-world demonstrations can make a point and galvanize action.
    Roger Dooley, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of demonstrations
Verb
  • Their lives collide in a virtual reality world, where a mystical deer reveals hidden truths, sparking a journey of discovery and connection.
    Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • An exploration of Black generational farmers in the American South reveals the fragility of legacy and the significance of owning land.
    Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of reveals
Noun
  • But the pièce de résistance was the Artisanal show earlier this year, which turned out to be Galliano’s swan song at Maison Margiela, celebrated throughout the year with exhibitions, a documentary, and a special Paolo Roversi photo shoot for Luncheon magazine.
    Miles Socha, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The event will feature conferences, pitching sessions, and exhibitions focusing on deep tech, inbound innovation, and SIS (Sustainable Innovation by Startup).
    Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of exhibitions
Verb
  • My company grew from 40 to 120 team members amid uncertainty, which shows that focused teams can drive growth even in turbulent times.
    Nazar Gulyk, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • And research from The Collective shows that in the years leading up to 2024, women’s sports received, on average, 15% of total sports media coverage and 10% of sponsorship dollars.
    Maggie McGrath, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of shows
Verb
  • This publicly demonstrates your ongoing commitment to accessibility, reflecting your organization's specific policies and the current status of accessibility efforts.
    Ran Ronen, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Other thoughtful gestures could include crafting handmade items, printing a photo that captures your bond or any action that demonstrates time and effort, Ward said.
    Julianna Bragg, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of demonstrates
Verb
  • Directed by Kirk Fraser and produced by Believe Entertainment Group and May 3rd Films, Kings From Queens gets to the heart of Run DMC’s story and unveils a complicated yet triumphant tale of three unassuming trailblazers who forever changed the hip-hop landscape.
    Kyle Eustice, SPIN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The teaser trailer unveils a changing world, where the Shadow’s roots have taken hold and the battle between Light and Dark has become so consequential that Moiraine (Rosamund Pike) and Egwene (Madeleine Madden) will stop at nothing to keep from losing Rand (Josha Stradowski) to the darkness.
    Denise Petski, Deadline, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of unveils
Verb
  • And Apple goes further, warning that RCS exposes user data beyond just content.
    Zak Doffman, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • In 1947, following media exposes, the FDA obtained an injunction against the interstate shipment of Reich’s accumulators.
    Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of exposes
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