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display

[dih-spley] / dɪˈspleɪ /




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Display applies to intentionally conspicuous show: a great display of wealth. Show often indicates an external appearance that may or may not accord with actual facts: a show of modesty. Ostentation is vain, ambitious, pretentious, or offensive display: tasteless and vulgar ostentation. Pomp suggests such a show of dignity and authority as characterizes a ceremony of state: The coronation was carried out with pomp and splendor.

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Bloom’s impressive interior design skills were recently put on full display when he attempted to offload another of his California dwellings, a stunning Malibu estate he has owned for more than 10 years.

From MarketWatch Jul. 14, 2026

As we reflect on America’s 250th year, we highlight artworks on display at museums across Los Angeles that contextualize and challenge what it means to be American.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 13, 2026

Sinner is aiming to win his fifth slam after producing a devastating display to end Novak Djokovic's latest pursuit of a historic 25th major on Friday.

From BBC Jul. 12, 2026

To investigate, Strittmatter and his team produced 4,400 groups of cells, each engineered to display a different surface protein.

From Science Daily Jul. 12, 2026

After a nudge from Mrs. Clarke, Alexander now offered his kaleidoscope, but Lady Constance waved it away without even looking at the glorious display within.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood

Toward the back, the walls filled with displays of patches from first-responder agencies worldwide — and in the seats beneath those patches, often, sat police and firefighters, whose company Fanara prized.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

Rock N Roll Circus, as its name suggests, mixes the traditional elements of a music festival with the thrills of high-wire and fire displays.

From BBC Jul. 12, 2026

But at the AI for Good summit in Geneva this week, a handful of humanitarian-focused displays emphasised the technology's positive potential.

From Barron's Jul. 10, 2026

Elsewhere, displays are stocked with secondhand Chanel handbags, Rolex watches and luxury footwear from Louis Vuitton and Gucci.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 6, 2026

They passed corner markets with fruit and vegetables overflowing from displays outside, and at one point, the group had to wait for Bits, who had stopped to buy a mango for lunch.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro

One chimpanzee named Sandy displayed particularly interesting behavior.

From Science Daily Jul. 15, 2026

The group said the problem was not forecast accuracy, but how it was displayed, with a brief overnight shower sometimes shown as an all-day washout.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

Thiero delivered a breakaway windmill dunk in the second quarter Friday that brought cheers from the fans, a moment in which the second-year Lakers forward displayed his athleticism.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 11, 2026

It will be displayed at the British Museum from September 10 to July 11, 2027, with 100,000 tickets already sold to the public for the first four months of the exhibition.

From Barron's Jul. 10, 2026

Puli was standing some distance away; from somewhere he had produced a begging bowl which he held in the crook of his elbow, while he displayed his mutilated hands to the passers-by.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya

"Needless to say my message to all men over 50, in high risk groups, or displaying symptoms, is get yourself tested and campaign for routine prostate screening by the NHS," he said.

From BBC Jul. 11, 2026

Two stands visited recently by Times reporters didn’t even have a sign displaying the name of the business.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

They did so while displaying the classic quality of England soccer teams at the World Cup.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 6, 2026

Canyon is presenting a helmet fitted with a large visor capable of displaying real-time alerts or receiving an audio signal, depending on the user's preference.

From Barron's Jun. 28, 2026

Circling the room were locked glass cases displaying unusual and historic chess sets, loaned to the library from private collectors for the occasion.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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