1
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
The exhibition was requested by Turkey’s first lady Emine Erdoğan.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 8 Sep. 2025
The star sustained a lower-body injury when a teammate fell on him in mid-August, and did not return to the exhibition matchup against Latvia.
—Valentina Martinez, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Taking inspiration from 16th-century outdoor sculpture courtyards, this (indoor) exhibition explores the range of figurative human sculptures in the Walker’s collection.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
In the Curator’s Words is an occasional series that takes a critical look at current exhibitions through the eyes of curators.
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 8 Sep. 2025
The star sustained a lower-body injury when a teammate fell on him in mid-August, and did not return to the exhibition matchup against Latvia.
—Valentina Martinez, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Taking inspiration from 16th-century outdoor sculpture courtyards, this (indoor) exhibition explores the range of figurative human sculptures in the Walker’s collection.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
In the Curator’s Words is an occasional series that takes a critical look at current exhibitions through the eyes of curators.
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhibition
Noun
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Admission to the reception and the exhibit is free.—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
11 Sep. 2025
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The exhibit of 150 archival looks is part of the celebrations to mark the 50th anniversary of Armani’s namesake company.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
10 Sep. 2025
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The new displays and interior materials looked and felt good.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Both models feature Super Retina XDR displays, with support for ProMotion tech, 3,000 nits peak outdoor brightness and Always-On display.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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During live demonstrations, López showed how powerful this could be.—
Judith Magyar,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Photos released by the service showed 2,000-pound GBU-31 and 500-pound GBU-38 bombs being prepared for the demonstration.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Sep. 2025
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The eligibility dates for the 2024 Emmy Awards apply to shows that aired between June 1, 2024, and May 31, 2025.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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My weekend streaming guide is live, so be sure to check that out for some new show and movie ideas.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Exhibition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhibition. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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