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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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This time, the strength of Palantir’s U.S. commercial business was on full display in the company’s financial results.

From MarketWatch Aug. 7, 2026

And in 2018, one wing of the Nation Museum of Brazil in Rio de Janeiro burned down with the loss of many fossil specimens that were on display.

From Science Daily Aug. 7, 2026

This was most recently on display in mid-July when he made a big, splashy announcement of a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia.

From Salon Aug. 7, 2026

A display of lowriders greeted us alongside a massive mural of iconic scenes from the film “Friday,” including Cube and Chris Tucker’s legendary “Dammnnnn” moment.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 5, 2026

Its magnificent display of potted ferns was famous throughout Europe, as was its mouthwatering and inventive cuisine, courtesy of the legendary Chef Philippe, a true master of the cutting board.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood

There were a number of 16 and 17-year-olds in the group, notably Sydney-born Mahdi Nicoll-Jazuli, who emerged as one of the tour's breakout performers with a series of impressive midfield displays.

From BBC Aug. 9, 2026

For example, researchers last year counted more than 1 million different badges, which are digital displays of a worker’s skills and accomplishments.

From MarketWatch Jul. 31, 2026

From the panels to the exhibit hall, I was floored by the number of artists, the collectibles and the displays.

From Salon Jul. 31, 2026

In a statement, Milei said the measure was in response to "recent displays of hostility against the Argentine republic and Argentines."

From Barron's Jul. 30, 2026

Throughout the room were displays on different summer-related topics.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn

The team also found that the photons displayed correlations that violate Bell's inequality.

From Science Daily Aug. 8, 2026

His and Lissie's wedding pictures adorned the front pages, police forces and football clubs held minutes' silences and blue ribbons were displayed in his hometown of Wallingford.

From BBC Aug. 8, 2026

But given that he had already displayed signs of an erratic and hostile personality before arriving in the Senate, his change feels of a piece with his past behavior.

From Salon Aug. 6, 2026

Personal photos are displayed throughout, his beloved leather-bound books fill the library, and a wide range of memorabilia occupies the office.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 4, 2026

A plainer gun was cheaper, but Guiteau chose a fancy one because, undoubtedly, it would soon be displayed to the world in a museum.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow

Little signs like that permeated the day, as did a big one displaying every Dorsey championship.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 9, 2026

The nation of Singapore has strict laws against displaying foreign flags or national symbols without a permit.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 3, 2026

What’s more, many of today’s value holdings are displaying growth characteristics, offering the strategy a dual tailwind.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 28, 2026

Around her are patio tables displaying the kind of food the shop carried: pies and cakes, what appear to be stuffed tomatoes, baguettes, sophisticated deli salads, gorgeous hunks of cheese.

From Salon Jul. 11, 2026

Hanging down from the ceiling in drapes are colorful banners of the competing Warcross teams, each one displaying a team’s symbol in celebration of the current championship season.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu




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