How to Use display in a Sentence

display

1 of 2 verb
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  • Toys were displayed in the store window.
  • Students displayed their projects at the science fair.
  • The rookie player displayed great skill.
  • I was impressed by the care she displayed in making the flower arrangements.
  • The museum displays relics found during the excavation of the site.
  • He displayed no emotion when I told him the news.
  • Her awards are prominently displayed on the mantel.
  • The company has displayed exceptional dedication to this community.
  • All that’s left is to unwrap your eggs and display them!
    — Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2024
  • This displays all the places where Microsoft tracked you.
    — Kim Komando, USA TODAY, 8 June 2023
  • For the best quality, make sure to put them in the sun for a few hours before displaying.
    — Erica Reagle, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2023
  • There are so many ways to display your handicrafts that are sure to take your home decor to the next level.
    — Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2023
  • The name of the model and the production number will be displayed on a plate on the right side of the motorcycle.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2023
  • Once the flowers are complete, place them in a vase and display them for everyone to see.
    — Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 31 Jan. 2024
  • The Pride flag can still be displayed on the grounds, and the law doesn’t affect the State Department initiatives Blinken shared in 2022.
    — Lz Granderson, The Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2024
  • Organizers of the rally displayed photos of the hostages on a stage.
    — Catherine Stupp, WSJ, 12 Oct. 2023
  • The clue package displayed a bride, sneakers, boxing gloves and the Charging Bull.
    — Dana Rose Falcone, Peoplemag, 16 Nov. 2023
  • Large frames also hung on the walls, which the Israeli military said once displayed maps.
    — Jeremy Diamond, CNN, 29 Jan. 2024
  • The lack of concern displayed by Olive Garden employees led Howie to call the police.
    — Nour Rahal, Detroit Free Press, 30 Aug. 2023
  • Here are some ways to participate: Print out a tribute and display it in your home.
    — ProPublica, 1 Feb. 2024
  • Another lawyer, Craig Smith, pointed to the first line of the document, which was displayed on four large posters in front of the jury.
    — CBS News, 12 July 2023
  • When you and your beloved arrive at the room or suite of your choice, roses, Champagne, a custom note from you, and a suite of gifts from Graff will be displayed.
    — Devorah Lev-Tov, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2024
  • These are one-of-a-kind pieces displaying some of the best work watchmaking can offer by living hands.
    — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 27 Nov. 2023
  • Lucchino called him months later asking for the ball so it could be displayed at Fenway Park.
    — Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 10 June 2023
  • Throughout the contest, Thomas displayed his strength and ability to keep Thomas from running past the line of scrimmage.
    — Irie Harris, cleveland, 6 Aug. 2023
  • This is because a cosmic object can’t display changes in brightness that are more rapid than the time light takes to travel across it.
    — Robert Lea, Popular Mechanics, 13 June 2023
  • The sharpener has lights that display the stages of the sharpening process: shape, sharpen, and refine.
    — Laura Denby, Peoplemag, 10 Oct. 2023
  • Many of us want to see information displayed in a visual way.
    — Jodie Cook, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2023
  • The phone will display a live AR view of where the vacuum has cleaned, and users can detach their phones and pan them around the room once they’re done to inspect the vacuum's work.
    — Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 10 Apr. 2024
  • However, the film ends with a tribute to Mestre, displaying a title card with her photo and a one-sentence account of her death.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 12 Apr. 2024
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display

2 of 2 noun
  • Her trophies are in a display case.
  • The library's current display features locally made crafts.
  • The celebration ended with a spectacular fireworks display.
  • This projection is a 720p display with text in bright greens and whites and a large font.
    — Kyle Barr, Quartz, 13 Apr. 2024
  • In the photo, the rapper has the ring on his index finger, with the sparkling gems on full display.
    — Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 28 July 2023
  • His figures are dressed to the nines, their outfits on proud display.
    — Vulture, 21 Dec. 2023
  • The 8-inch display isn’t the clearest, and the device itself can lag sometimes.
    — Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Bsn, Parents, 19 Aug. 2023
  • In the many depictions of the icon, Elvis tends to be seen the way his fans saw him: in the spotlight, with his artistry on full display.
    — Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 3 Nov. 2023
  • To cap off the evening, Grand Exit lit up the sky with a festive fireworks display.
    — Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 5 Nov. 2023
  • This has been on full display during the Israeli-Hamas war.
    — Oliver Darcy, CNN, 13 Oct. 2023
  • Roman’s nihilism is on full display when Kendall strides in to goad him back to work.
    — Erica Gonzales, ELLE, 30 May 2023
  • There’s also a private dining room and a Raw Bar with a display kitchen.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 30 Nov. 2023
  • His glorious physique is on full display for much of the series.
    — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2024
  • All three tests had clearly defined display screens and weren’t messy at all.
    — Sarah Bradley, Parents, 2 Feb. 2024
  • Of the six George Chemeche paintings in the Chelsea’s collection, only one is on public display—the rest are in the rooms.
    — Amanda Chemeche, Harper's BAZAAR, 7 June 2023
  • This one has a pull-out display that slides back in as needed, so large plates or bowls won’t obstruct their view.
    — Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 17 Nov. 2023
  • And the Yountville Art Walk proffers a stroll-worthy, year-round display of 38 outdoor sculptures by artists from around the world.
    — Nora Heston Tarte, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2024
  • Spanning 1,904 square miles, the Grand Canyon is one of the most stunning displays of erosion found anywhere on Earth.
    — Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 8 Mar. 2024
  • It was posed impishly, with part of its long neck and its head peeking beyond the entrance of the display hall.
    — Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2023
  • Four people in face masks and gloves stormed the store, busted open display cases and racks, shattered glass, and grabbed dozens of firearms.
    — Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2024
  • The theater then went dark and those lanyards lit up as did the tulips in shades of pink and green, going from flashing to bright in a stunning display.
    — Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Apr. 2024
  • It can be placed on a desk or bookshelf for display and easy access while adding an element of fun to a space.
    — Casey Clark, Parents, 17 Nov. 2023
  • Enjoy displays and a silent auction of work from local artists.
    — Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 June 2023
  • Meanwhile, the Google Flights button on the search result display will be removed and the site will be listed among the blue links on search result pages.
    — Kelvin Chan, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 Mar. 2024
  • The podcast host made sure that her pant-boots were on full display, wearing a tomato red off-the-shoulder long-sleeve maxi dress with a hip-high slit.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2023
  • That cosmic display will be seen across large swaths of North America.
    — Ramin Skibba, WIRED, 13 Oct. 2023
  • Meanwhile, Apple chose to transform the iPhone into a smart display.
    — Nena Farrell, WIRED, 16 July 2023
  • The corpses would typically go on display along the river, to be seen by ships entering and leaving the port.
    — Jennifer Hassan, Washington Post, 15 Feb. 2024
  • But Valve hasn't forgotten about users who are still stuck using that old LCD display.
    — Kyle Orland, Ars Technica, 17 Nov. 2023
  • In the telling of officials there, the strike was an awesome display of military might that was also calibrated so as not to tip the region into all-out war.
    — Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2024

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