displayed
Americanadjective
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Etymology
Origin of displayed
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English; display + -ed 2
Example Sentences
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Displayed in Parker’s waiting room and meant to advertise his skills, these canvases surprisingly bear their sitters’ names, giving specificity to the often-anonymous figures of Export painting.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
Displayed in the Coventry Cathedral ruins, it highlights the problem posed by space junk surrounding the Earth, organisers said.
From BBC • May 9, 2023
Displayed on the sidewalk is a changing rotation of memorabilia that recently included a newly acquired framed set of medals belonging to a soldier who collected 11 Purple Hearts.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 2, 2022
Displayed prominently in one photo is Kramer, holding a Davis Cup trophy.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 27, 2022
Displayed prominently were a number of plays and poems written by "Wm. Shaksper."
From "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood
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