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
Jay Harris, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
During these alignments, the planets appear to be lined up from Earth's perspective, creating the visual display, NASA said.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 25 Feb. 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
Maybe the forward’s displays for Senegal, who won AFCON for the first time that year, had a bigger impact on the people who voted.
—Jay Harris, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
During these alignments, the planets appear to be lined up from Earth's perspective, creating the visual display, NASA said.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 25 Feb. 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
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The interactive exhibit features opportunities for guests to take a crack at some of the world record-setting activities Guinness has captured.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
8 Mar. 2025
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Writing for the London Review of Books, Frances Morgan takes readers through the artist’s practice and radical thinking, as well as the exhibit of over 200 pieces, which sounds like one of this year’s highlights.—
The Editors of ARTnews,
ARTnews.com,
6 Mar. 2025
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And what was in the Oval Office yesterday was a demonstration of weakness.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2025
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Radiation Tolerant Computer System: Another tech demonstration to test a potential method to protect computers from the harsh radiation environment in space and on the moon.—
Tariq Malik,
Space.com,
1 Mar. 2025
Verb
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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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Further showing the strong bond and dedication to connecting to fans, fans decided on the LP’s tracklist via voting, with the group utilizing nostalgic iPod imagery and playlist artwork to help hype up the release.—
Jeff Benjamin,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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In February 2024, Williams' medical care team revealed the 60-year-old television personality had been diagnosed with progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia (FTD).—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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Auburn Tigers head coach Hugh Freeze was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer, the university revealed on Friday.—
Chantz Martin,
Fox News,
1 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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Shortstop Max Acosta, one of three players acquired in the Jake Burger trade with Texas, has flashed this spring, getting on base in 6 of his 14 plate appearances, with a home run.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
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Nightmares of more dental work had to have flashed through the Celtics guard’s mind Thursday night.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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That means making sure the youngster can demonstrate enough self-control that allows the educational process to function.—
Vincent Turley,
Hartford Courant,
2 Mar. 2025
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Our Patriots will take to the streets to peacefully demonstrate.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
2 Mar. 2025
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In September 2024, the Postal Service unveiled two new designs for its Forever range.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
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That plan, unveiled by Macron during the AI Action Summit in Paris, is meant to rival Trump’s $500 billion Stargate Project.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Display.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/display. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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