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display

[dih-spley] / dɪˈspleɪ /




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

Two tries in quick succession from Thomas Clarkson and Ioane finally gave the hosts the breathing space their attacking display deserved.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Another Ford penalty stretched the advantage to 19 points but half-time substitute Chandler Cunningham-South made a big impact for Quins in an improved second-half display and he got them on the scoreboard after 48 minutes.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Marking the late artist’s first significant L.A. exhibition in decades, Albers’ works will be on display at David Zwirner starting April 9.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Instead, I name my spiky friend and display him on my dresser, like a houseplant or oversized pet rock.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller