displayed
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- undisplayed adjective
- well-displayed adjective
Etymology
Origin of displayed
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English; display + -ed 2
Example Sentences
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When healthy macrophages were exposed to high levels of LDL cholesterol in the lab, they stopped dividing, began releasing inflammatory proteins and displayed the same p21-TREM2 signature.
From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026
Sir Adrian said if his parents had done "what they morally ought to have done" and reported the suspicious behaviour he had displayed, he would not have been free on the day of the attack.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
During this time, Neanderthal groups in Northern Europe displayed a wide range of cultural behaviors, and early Homo sapiens were beginning to appear in nearby regions.
From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026
She displayed “Poppy,” a squeegee abstract in cheery red and blue hues, in her living room, with an untitled version in subtler white and green hues from 2009 hanging in her bedroom.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
The man in the grey suit cracks a smile, the only noticeable change his expression has displayed the entire evening.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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