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as in exhibits
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 displays
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 exhibitions
Founded in Santa Fe as an art collective in 2008, Meow Wolf has since opened exhibitions in Texas, Denver and the most popular location in Las Vegas.
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
And that the artists who are fortunate enough to show in them aren’t making decisions about who else gets exhibitions in them.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 6 Apr. 2026
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, 5 Apr. 2026
Proceeds from the annual registration fee would help fund lowrider public exhibitions, cultural events and programs that preserve lowrider history.
—James Taylor, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
Rather than being consumed with exhibitions against Brazil and Colombia the past two weeks, Lloris enjoyed six days off to recharge for the next phase of the Los Angeles Football Club’s schedule, beginning Saturday at home against struggling Orlando City SC (1-4-0, 3 points).
—Josh Gross, Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
After missing three weeks of exhibitions with a strained adductor muscle, Jung rushed to get ready for the season and then stumbled to an 0 for 18 start.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 3 Apr. 2026
Lee is also an accomplished film photographer, with his works having been featured in multiple group and solo exhibitions, magazines and books.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, here in New York, there are plenty of exhibitions, many of which have links to 2026's top trends, to dress up and go see.
—Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2026
Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
And that the artists who are fortunate enough to show in them aren’t making decisions about who else gets exhibitions in them.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 6 Apr. 2026
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, 5 Apr. 2026
Proceeds from the annual registration fee would help fund lowrider public exhibitions, cultural events and programs that preserve lowrider history.
—James Taylor, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
Rather than being consumed with exhibitions against Brazil and Colombia the past two weeks, Lloris enjoyed six days off to recharge for the next phase of the Los Angeles Football Club’s schedule, beginning Saturday at home against struggling Orlando City SC (1-4-0, 3 points).
—Josh Gross, Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
After missing three weeks of exhibitions with a strained adductor muscle, Jung rushed to get ready for the season and then stumbled to an 0 for 18 start.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 3 Apr. 2026
Lee is also an accomplished film photographer, with his works having been featured in multiple group and solo exhibitions, magazines and books.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, here in New York, there are plenty of exhibitions, many of which have links to 2026's top trends, to dress up and go see.
—Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhibitions
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But to highlight a few, here’s the shortlist of exhibits and events to check out this April.—
Anya Sesay,
jsonline.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor’s Complex on Merritt Island, the Bialke family from Minnesota spent Saturday strolling through exhibits about NASA’s history and the future of commercial spaceflight.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
1 Apr. 2026
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The public displays of control are happening amid an internal bureaucratic collapse.—
Cora Engelbrecht,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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As the Orion capsule was pulling away from Earth late Thursday, April 2, 2026, commander Reid Wiseman captured a stunning view of the home planet, showing northern Africa, the Strait of Gibraltar, the lush coast of Brazil across the Atlantic Ocean and shimmering auroral displays over the poles.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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In a time when public demonstrations can easily become tense or divisive, a large and peaceful civic gatherings are both noteworthy and newsworthy.—
Naperville Sun,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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For a deeper hands-on experience, EN-NOBLE offers immersive cultural experiences through specialty food tours and live cooking demonstrations led by cultural ambassadors from around the world including Africa, Asia and South America.—
Dontaira Terrell,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Ponder the enormously popular magic-lantern shows that appeared in seventeenth-century Europe.—
Daniel Birnbaum,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Austin city manager makes more money than Jones, though, with a $538,608 salary, data from the Austin American-Statesman shows.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Exhibitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhibitions. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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