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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
Noun
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Music fans will be able to see them and many other priceless artifacts from Parton's career at a new exhibit coming soon to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.—
Adam Tamburin,
Axios,
9 Apr. 2025
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The exhibit, featuring papier-maché sculptures and fiber installations made with paper waste, will run Saturday, April 26, through Saturday, July 19.—
La Jolla Light,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 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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Tim Plowman and Jim Duke would famously reveal coca to be both benign and chock-full of vital nutrients, but their nutritional study came a generation too late to inform the bureaucratic and political process that led to the criminalization of the plant.—
Wade Davis,
Rolling Stone,
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
Verb
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The typically more boring corner of Wall Street has been flashing signals of stress this week that have been serious enough to demand attention from both Wall Street and President Trump.—
Anne Marie Drummond Lee,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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With bond markets flashing warning signs while Americans sleep, investors risk missing a major shift.—
Joel Shulman,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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After initially demonstrating resilience to the Trump administration’s tariff increases, the country’s stock markets fell off a cliff as investors returned from an extended holiday weekend.—
Yue Wang,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 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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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 16 Apr. 2025.
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