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Definitions

display

[dih-spley] / dɪˈspleɪ /
NOUN
public showing; spectacle
Synonyms
STRONGEST
act array demonstration example exhibit parade presentation
STRONG
affectation arrangement blaze bravura dash exhibition expo exposition exposure fanfare flourish frame-up frippery front layout manifestation ostentation ostentatiousness pageant panorama pedantry pomp pretension pretentiousness revelation sample scheme shine showboat splash splendor splurge spread unfolding vanity
WEAK
arrayal for show grandstand play
Antonyms
STRONGEST
concealment hiding
STRONG
dullness modesty plainness simplicity
VERB
show for public viewing, effect
Synonyms
STRONGEST
advertise boast demonstrate disclose emblazon exhibit expose feature flash flaunt illustrate open perform present promote publish represent reveal unveil
STRONG
arrange bare betray brandish evidence evince expand extend flourish glaze grandstand impart manifest model parade promulgate showcase sport uncover unfold unfurl unmask unroll vamp
WEAK
bring to view lay bare lay out make clear make known open out set out show off spread out stretch out trot out
Antonyms
STRONGEST
conceal cover hide refrain withhold
STRONG
abridge contract keep lessen lower shorten shrink
WEAK
secrete

Usage

What are other ways to say display?

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.

Example Sentences

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“This is definitely a display piece,” he added.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

In addition to a website’s display advertising, anything shown on camera can be turned into an ad; it’s even easier when the product is child-related.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Based on an original smaller piece created by Wood in a single afternoon, the work depicting a man and a horse has gone on display in the estate's Secret Garden.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Rangers' number nine ended up with four shots and no goals in a busy display but is still looking for consistency, while Andreas Skov Olsen underwhelmed again before being withdrawn at the break.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Besides, Lisa-Marie Anne currently has a full schedule of gazing adoringly at my brother over the canned tuna display at the general store.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.