Synonyms

displayed

American

[dih-spleyd] / dɪˈspleɪd /

adjective

Heraldry.

(of a bird) represented with wings and legs spread.

an eagle displayed.

Other Word Forms

Etymology

Origin of displayed

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English; display + -ed ²

Example Sentences

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He said he has spoken to the entire organisation and told officers there would be "zero tolerance" for misogyny and those who displayed that behaviour would "quickly lose their jobs".

From BBC • May 7, 2026

He won’t forget the courage displayed by Seward and others who stood by him in a time of uncertainty.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

The company's webpage displayed a message telling guests that "customer service is no longer available."

From Barron's • May 2, 2026

Instead of showing a dark hydrogen line like the Sun, gamma-Cas displayed a bright one.

From Science Daily • May 1, 2026

Reshevsky’s games were rarely poetic—they displayed no passion.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

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