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display

[dih-spley] / dɪˈspleɪ /




Usage

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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 unique camera-based system replaces a traditional forward-facing windshield by providing the pilot with a live display view ahead of the aircraft.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

The elevator display reads "433", the number of metres below ground.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

On social media, Rice has made no secret of her continued contempt for Becerra, a display that carries no small whiff of ax-grinding and score-settling.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Not only because of the quality and drama on display in a gripping contest - but for the fact Djokovic was old enough to be Fonseca's dad.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

“I heard her tell the principal. She said if it just wasn’t on Eugene’s head she would display it as an example of living sculpture.”

From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson




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