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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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An unfortunate presentation of three golden unitards designed by Halston for Graham’s 1981 “Acts of Light” makes them look more lumpy than revealing as they lifelessly cap the display.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Walker, raised in the Sunland-Tujunga area, said the event will include tributes to cars made popular by the seminal Southern California car scene, including a lowrider and exotic car display.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Analysts said that trip showed Kim's elevated status as he appeared alongside Xi and Putin at the spectacular military parade -- a striking display of his growing standing on the global stage.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Which brings us to executive editor Mr. Bilton’s letter firing Mr. Pelley over what the letter calls his “performative display of hostility” at the staff meeting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

“What about—what about a display in front of the Queen Mothers?”

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer




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