display
- noun
- /dɪˈspleɪ/
- Never in my 30 years of managing this camp have I seen such a raucous display.
- a public display
- displays of affection
- an emotional display
But just full display, full Peacock of black excellence.
- But just full display, full Peacock of black excellence.
- Show is my brain and my attitude on display and how I see the world.
- It was an absolute display of corruption and lawlessness.
- Look at this ridiculous, embarrassing display of an American family.
- So that's kind of an interesting display of structure.
- He's like unapologetically troll, like ostentatious displays of wealth and arrogance, right?
- That's why there's a display and validation of others.
- And that did my display of consciousness no good.
Examples
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The athletic contests and other display activities are designed to direct public attention.
Academic text (2008) -
That's going in the front display, and it's your job to sell it.
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Like who we put up on display says a lot about who we are.
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Show is my brain and my attitude on display and how I see the world.
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You you saw my anxiety on full display in that video, boy.
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Now, a brilliant display doesn't mean much without great sound.
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What an amazing display of punching technique.
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The Church, as a whole, felt strengthened by these massive displays of affection and loyalty.
Academic text (1990) -
But in a rare display of emotion, the president alluded to a major change in U.S. foreign policy when he stated that America will no longer tolerate any terrorist government.
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The artist's latest work was a stunning display of color and creativity at the gallery.
Synonyms
An act to impress others that hides true feelings
An act of showing how something works to people
An act of drawing attention to something by showing or saying it
Making a secret or hidden thing known to people
A public show of skill or ability, often in a performance
A public gathering where people show their views about a cause
An exhibition of art or objects for people to see
A way of showing something to people, often in a dramatic way
Making something hidden become known
Antonyms
Compounds
A glass cabinet with clear sides that shows and protects things like jewelry or small objects
- Specialized
A thin flat electronic screen like on watches, phones, and TVs that shows pictures
- Specialized
A computer part that changes data into signals the screen uses to show pictures
- Archaic
A screen divided into top and bottom halves that update at the same time to work faster
- Specialized
A screen used in old LCDs where rows and columns of wires control tiny dots and give lower picture quality
How Clearly
Surface Forms
Etymology
Display comes from an old idea of 'unfolding' to make something visible, with parts like dis- 'un-' and ply 'fold'. So when someone openly shows a feeling or skill, they are 'unfolding' it for others to see, which is why we call that a display.