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as in exhibit
a public showing of objects of interest an exhibition of valuable and fascinating artifacts from a recovered pirate ship

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as in display
an outward and often exaggerated indication of something abstract (as a feeling) for effect for the benefit of the crowd, the professional wrestler made a great exhibition of ferocity

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Recent Examples of exhibition But there’s a chance that guard Davion Mitchell (calf soreness) and forward Simone Fontecchio (left lower leg tightness) could return from their respective injuries to play in Sunday’s exhibition. Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2025 The resulting exhibition—on view through November 30—brings the One Piece universe to life across digital landscapes and interactive installations. Okla Jones, Essence, 11 Oct. 2025 In Fall 2024, the museum welcomes an immersive exhibition that honors Alphonse Mucha, a renowned figure in Europe’s Art Nouveau movement. Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025 Somerset Collection also teamed with the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights’ Pre-Apprenticeship program for the exhibition. Carol Cain, Freep.com, 11 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for exhibition
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  • The canopy bed was a relic reserved for The Met’s Decorative Arts exhibits.
    Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Applicants must demonstrate a consistent record of creative production or sales, such as taking part in art fairs, markets, exhibits or online sales.
    Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2025
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  • The patience and sense of calm Tucker displays in the batter’s box will also serve him well as a free agent.
    Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
  • In a statement shared with CNN, the airport said a third party accessed both its flight information display screens and public address system.
    Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2025
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  • There will be nearly 30 dealers and over 20 exhibits along with lapidary demonstrations, gem identification, kid’s zone, door prizes and grand prize raffle Trained Service Animals Only.
    Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Trump has moved to deploy US troops and federal law enforcement officials to major cities to target crime and counter demonstrations against his deportations of undocumented migrants even in the face of legal challenges.
    Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
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  • Cross Prime Video, leader of all dad-TV shows, released a trailer for Cross season two.
    Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 11 Oct. 2025
  • The finale also left both pairs of the show's central lovers in the midst of cliffhangers.
    Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Oct. 2025

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“Exhibition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhibition. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.

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