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as in exhibits
a public showing of objects of interest
a display of paintings by masters of French Impressionism
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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 Synonyms for displays
Noun
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Robinson, best known for organizing anti-immigration demonstrations, was jailed for 18 months in October for contempt of court, for breaching a court order by repeating defamatory claims about a teenage Syrian refugee.—
Dave Lawler,
Axios,
3 Jan. 2025 -
While residents had been protesting the order to vacate since it was issued in November, the tenor of their demonstrations, and the rhetoric surrounding the government’s response, took on a darker, more indignant tone in early December, following the arrest of Vivian Hernandez.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
3 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Americans have strong thoughts on Christmas cookies, new Google Trends data reveals — and one cookie in particular has made spirits bright across many states.—
Christine Rousselle,
Fox News,
23 Dec. 2024
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The report reveals that the number of missing children may be even higher, as ICE did not issue Notices to Appear (NTAs) for 291,000 children, leaving them without court dates and outside the formal immigration system.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The Pavilion also hosts various events, from art exhibitions to performances and concerts.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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These European art exhibitions are worth traveling for.—
Ian Prasad Philbrick,
New York Times,
3 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Both shows focused on political and legal dramas in Chicago, and both were costumed by the exceptionally talented Daniel Lawson, who is still designing the wardrobe of the now-iconic character.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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The bow itself shows no signs of slowing down for 2025, especially not with high-profile stars like Fanning and Demi Moore wearing them to awards shows.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
8 Jan. 2025
Verb
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This series demonstrates how national access to functional plumbing infrastructure is complicated by bureaucracy and climate change.—
Marnie Shure,
The Atlantic,
24 Dec. 2024
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From a higher level of abstraction, this case demonstrates the need for robust oversight and regulation of high-volume tax preparers.—
Andrew Leahey,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Later that morning, Wallace unveils his latest invention, a robot garden gnome.—
Stephen Humphries,
The Christian Science Monitor,
19 Dec. 2024
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Every week, Chef Michaela Frank unveils new recipes crafted with Garçoa's exquisite chocolate.—
Taryn White,
Forbes,
16 Dec. 2024
Verb
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This concentration creates significant daily volatility and exposes the fund to valuation risks.—
Joel Shulman,
Forbes,
25 Dec. 2024
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Fassbender’s calling card is his intensity, which exposes the raw humanity of his characters—or something terrifying within them that doesn’t feel human at all.—
Inkoo Kang,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Displays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displays. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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