displays 1 of 2

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

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Noun
  • Learn about the latest developments in generative AI with short lectures and demonstrations followed by group discussion.
    Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2025
  • The trans rights music festival takes place at the Black Caton May 30 and 31, and all proceeds go to Gender Liberation Movement to help fund future rallies, demonstrations, and direct actions in protest of anti-trans policymaking.
    Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
  • There are spas, hotels, art exhibitions, a museum, a cinema; there’s even a dinosaur theme park.
    Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
  • My articles are aimed at Culture Vultures who love to seek out the most interesting exhibitions, films, theatre, museums or other cultural events.
    Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • But the study shows luck can be a major factor, too, says Zipple.
    Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 8 Jan. 2025
  • 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
  • This once again demonstrates that Russia seeks to prolong the war and postpone peace for as long as possible.
    Barak Ravid, Axios, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Speaking outside the Education Department’s headquarters Tuesday, Cambridge said his team has helped allocate billions of dollars to districts across the state without issues, which demonstrates the efficacy of telework.
    William Melhado, Sacramento Bee, 12 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Later that morning, Wallace unveils his latest invention, a robot garden gnome.
    Stephen Humphries, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Every week, Chef Michaela Frank unveils new recipes crafted with Garçoa's exquisite chocolate.
    Taryn White, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Itamar faces his greatest challenge when a cyber leak exposes his agents, starting with Shuruk (Luna Mansour).
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2025
  • The deeper issue is energy dependency itself—one that exposes supply chains to geopolitical shocks and battlefield vulnerabilities.
    Ingmar Rentzhog, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
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“Displays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displays. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.

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