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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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2
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
Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 20 May 2025
Meta and Luxottica in 2023 launched the second edition of their smart glasses, and the two companies are set to roll out a third generation of the glasses with a small display, CNBC previously reported.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 20 May 2025
Kif Leswing, CNBC, 29 May 2025
To mimic this feeling, a warm light will be installed in the ceiling in the center of the store which will also function as a spot where customers can gather and check out the assortment that will also be displayed on the outside walls of the space.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 29 May 2025
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Noun
Due to its delicate nature, this wreath is best for indoor display—maybe as a statement piece in a gallery wall or surrounding an otherwise drab fruit bowl.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 20 May 2025
Meta and Luxottica in 2023 launched the second edition of their smart glasses, and the two companies are set to roll out a third generation of the glasses with a small display, CNBC previously reported.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 20 May 2025
Verb
Intel wafers are displayed on stage at the company’s Annual Manufacturing Technology Conference in San Jose, California, U.S. April 29, 2025.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 29 May 2025
To mimic this feeling, a warm light will be installed in the ceiling in the center of the store which will also function as a spot where customers can gather and check out the assortment that will also be displayed on the outside walls of the space.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for display
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The exhibit also is featured in Saturday’s adults-only Science Night Live event.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2025
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One exhibit shows some of the stunning and colorful animals found locally in the rockpools around the coast.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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The White House has accused the Ivy League universities of allowing antisemitism on campus grounds amid student demonstrations protesting Israel's war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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The rocket delivered six satellites to orbit for a range of remote sensing, Earth observation, and technology demonstration missions.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
23 May 2025
Verb
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That same month, public records show East Carolina University entered an 18-month, $50,450 contract with Deloitte for consulting services related to its athletic department.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
1 June 2025
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However, the High Priestess shows February being full of rest and healing, urging you to slow down and listen to your intuition… because your sixth sense is strong for a reason.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 June 2025
Verb
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Phase 2 redevelopment of the Fort Worth Stockyards may be on hold due to disputes between the project’s developers, court documents have revealed.—
Kate Marijolovic,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 May 2025
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Biopsies of their tongues also revealed that those taking semaglutide had greater activity of genes that may be involved in taste bud renewal and transmission of nerve signals related to taste.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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The road not taken—and now rediscovered by Orozco—is the reintroduction of the ancient Marxist concept of use value,the dialectical opposite of exchange value, and, more recently, also the sole form of resisting exhibition value, which has totally effaced the concepts of material use and function.—
Benjamin H. D. Buchloh,
Artforum,
1 June 2025
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The exhibition baseball team is known for its highly choreographed dance routines in striking yellow uniforms.—
Fielding Buck,
Oc Register,
30 May 2025
Verb
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The player bet $1.75, hit spin and watched as the symbols flashed across the screen until a jackpot message appeared.—
Helena Wegner,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2025
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It's now known to flash in both radio waves and X-rays for a two-minute period every 44 minutes.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
28 May 2025
Verb
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Netflix’s dark comedy is full of drama, romance and the bonds of sisterhood Comments Sirens demonstrates that wanting more in life while staying true to oneself might be easier said than done.—
Francesca Gariano,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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But hundreds of thousands of Israelis demonstrate against the war each week, demanding the government agrees a ceasefire deal to release all the hostages still held in the strip.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
24 May 2025
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The event also honors Julian’s only town square, which was unveiled in 2022 and is where the music festival is hosted.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 May 2025
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The event, during which 170 looks will be unveiled, has taken place for nearly three decades.—
Jackie Fields,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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“Display.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/display. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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