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display

[dih-splay] / 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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A critical climate case is on the docket and the justice’s record on the death penalty was on full display with the botched execution of Christa Pike; they discuss it all.

From Slate ● Oct. 15, 2026

The stand bearing his name was emblazoned with a 'CTID' - City 'Til I Die - mosaic, while the build-up to kick-off saw a display of fireworks and pyrotechnics worthy of several rock concerts.

From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026

The EndeavourLA fundraising campaign helped acquire and temporarily display the shuttle while supporting ongoing exhibits, programs and operations.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026

I can set the Echo Show to display my photos instead—if I pay $3 a month.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026

He went back down the other corridor to the room where the book had been on display.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova

The event as well as a luncheon the prior day in Santa Monica were rare displays of bipartisan unity at a time of heightened political polarization in the United States.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026

In the air-defense center, a real-time digital map displays everything in Ukrainian airspace.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2026

Getting back involved with Gladiators was not something Josh - who proudly displays the trophy from the show on a table in his living room - had to think twice about.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

But the housewife in these displays was still expected to remain responsible for the home.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

He thinks they need to be tricked out with gadgets and gizmos and holographic displays.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein

The objects displayed include Jewish marriage rings and beakers alongside gold and silver coins, belt buckles, jewelry and other secular items.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026

First displayed to the public during an "open rehearsal" four months after their arrival, the bison have so far only appeared in summer shows held in a small tent in a Moscow park.

From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026

Several parishioners had come into the church to light a candle and to pray, he said, with Hannah's photo displayed on its door.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

The material displayed a flat electronic band, meaning that the range of electron energies associated with electrical conduction changed very little.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 2, 2026

Beneath them, spanning the breadth of the stage, were eight demonstration boards, where the moves of the games were to be displayed.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

"XLSSC 122 has now set the record for the most distant galaxy cluster displaying strong lensing, which is a valuable tool for astronomers."

From Science Daily ● Oct. 13, 2026

Several journalists covering the protest said they were detained despite prominently displaying their press cards.

From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026

Many people rely on biometric readers displaying sleep, heart rate, recovery, and more.

From Slate ● Oct. 9, 2026

They may act impulsively, be manipulative, or even outright lie to advance their careers - but how can you tell the difference between an unpleasant co-worker and someone displaying psychopathic traits?

From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026

She motioned to the window displaying the Scoreboard.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline




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