EXHIBITING Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

exhibiting 1 of 2

adjective

as in characteristic

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exhibiting

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verb

present participle of exhibit

as in displaying

to present so as to invite notice or attention these naturalists take their birds of prey on tour and exhibit them before groups of schoolchildren

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By exhibiting and then dominating them in the arena, Rome was symbolically asserting its mastery over nature itself. — Roberto Prieto, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026 Controversy came—from members of the cosmopolitan Black art scene, who had been protesting modern art museums like the Whitney for not exhibiting more work by Black artists. — Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026 These two are on the bleeding edge, yet exhibiting more restraint than some others. — Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2026 Heidi Korsavong, partner and director of the gallery, noted that with the growing visibility of Asian American artists, including those of Korean descent, exhibiting in Seoul helped to bridge the connections between Koreans and their diaspora. — Vivienne Chow, ARTnews.com, 2 Sep. 2026 The Liberty did just that, trailing by just two points in the first while exhibiting good ball movement and some positive possessions in transition. — Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 28 Aug. 2026 Often star soloists are employed, each exhibiting ego and leaving the conductor as ringmaster. — Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 Their road trip veers profanely off course with Sheridan exhibiting a cruel streak that’s viscous, sociopathic and even repellent. — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 26 Aug. 2026 Additional students were taken to a local hospital for evaluation after exhibiting symptoms, district officials said. — Emma Bussey , Bill Melugin, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhibiting

Adjective

Measles is a highly contagious airborne disease that causes fever, respiratory symptoms and a characteristic rash.

— JULHAS ALAM, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026
As a vascular pathogen, wilting and dieback are characteristic symptoms of disease, accompanied by necrotic patches on bark and branches.

— Emily Leahy, Hartford Courant, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of characteristic

Verb

Originally designed to organize individual pieces of metal type for printing, these wooden trays feature dozens of compartments of varying sizes and are perfectly suited for displaying your most treasured trinkets.

— Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2026
The actor is known not just for his versatility but for displaying it in rapid succession.

— Jenelle Riley, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of displaying

Adjective

There is no doubt the quality of players that managers have available plays a massive part in how expressive their style becomes but as ideas go, Luis Enrique’s use of his wide players last season definitely set PSG apart.

— Art de Roché, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Hüller is mesmerizing in what initially feels like a silent-film performance, magnificently expressive and physical, before the emotional wallop of the final act.

— David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of expressive

Verb

Nishiyama and his team compared maps showing faults and other geologic signs of contraction on Mercury with newer maps highlighting surface roughness.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2026
Pedro Neto has played there in the early weeks of the season, showing that a natural winger can do the job.

— Jack Lang, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of showing

Adjective

Jaissle offers on-field leadership of sorts with his demonstrative approach on the touchline.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
The games, which this year involve 666 different teams and 2,056 humanoids, will see the robots take part in 30 competitive events and nearly as many showcase and demonstrative shows.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of demonstrative

Verb

The Bears defeated Saginaw 49-20, flashing their offensive prowess.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2026
The computers themselves look little like a consumer desktop; for better cooling they’re not covered by a shell, so server rooms are all exposed green switches and flashing blue lights.

— Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 4 Sep. 2026

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