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a public showing of objects of interest a touring exhibit of national treasures from the Smithsonian Institution

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How is the word exhibit different from other verbs like it?

Some common synonyms of exhibit are display, expose, flaunt, parade, and show. While all these words mean "to present so as to invite notice or attention," exhibit stresses putting forward prominently or openly.

exhibit paintings at a gallery

When could display be used to replace exhibit?

The meanings of display and exhibit largely overlap; however, display emphasizes putting in a position where others may see to advantage.

display sale items

When can expose be used instead of exhibit?

The words expose and exhibit are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, expose suggests bringing forth from concealment and displaying.

sought to expose the hypocrisy of the town fathers

When is it sensible to use flaunt instead of exhibit?

The synonyms flaunt and exhibit are sometimes interchangeable, but flaunt suggests a shameless, boastful, often offensive parading.

nouveaux riches flaunting their wealth

When is parade a more appropriate choice than exhibit?

While the synonyms parade and exhibit are close in meaning, parade implies an ostentatious or arrogant displaying.

parading their piety for all to see

When would show be a good substitute for exhibit?

Although the words show and exhibit have much in common, show implies no more than enabling another to see or examine.

showed her snapshots to the whole group

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of exhibit
Noun
Fundació Joan Miró invites art lovers into the world of one of Spain’s greatest surrealists, and its five-month exhibit celebrating Miró’s special relationship with American artists, including Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko, runs until February 2026. AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025 The exhibit itself traces shoe trends and innovations from the 19th century to modern day creations. Virginia Brown, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
Kleox is currently showing its tiny teardrop designs at this week's Düsseldorf Caravan Salon, its first time exhibiting at the world's largest RV show. New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2025 He’s exhibited at the Venice Biennale Art Exhibition five times (1980, 1982, 1993, 1997 and 2003) and premiered his directorial debut Basquiat here in 1996. Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for exhibit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhibit
Noun
  • On the second day of the fair, Rossini took me on a tour of some of her favorite attractions—a ride on the SkyGlider chairlift, a visit to the crop-art exhibition, which featured several intricate portraits of Taylor Swift made entirely from seeds.
    Hannah Goldfield, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Up until his passing, Armani was working on a retrospective exhibition and a runway show to celebrate 50 years of being in business.
    Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The service will display the activities of not just stock traders, but also of those trading crypto, options and other assets.
    Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2025
  • This happened in Rhode Island, where a Tesla owner was allowed to display a vanity plate reading FKGAS.
    Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • For Tyler, the performance marked his return to the awards show stage after retiring from touring due to vocal injury.
    Stacy Lambe, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
  • The season-starting installment showed the duo arriving in London only to find a single living person remaining in the form of Stephen Merchant’s Julian.
    Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Togg announced the European launch of its T10X electric SUV, and unveiled the T10F, an electric five-door sedan.
    Bernadette Baum, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Apple also unveiled new AirPods Pro and Apple Watches.
    Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025

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“Exhibit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhibit. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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