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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Recent Examples of exhibiting

Verb

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 If your dog has consumed any of the affected products and is exhibiting these symptoms, contact your veterinarian. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 24 Aug. 2026 The $15,000 Bronx Museum Acquisition Prize supports the purchase by the Bronx Museum of the Arts of a work by an artist exhibiting in the fair’s Presents section. — News Desk, Artforum, 21 Aug. 2026 Ullom, exhibiting directorial prowess far beyond his years, keeps audiences on the edge of their seat as these youngsters barrel down a seemingly endless road. — Marlow Stern, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026 Despite the conference's name, there was no sign of other countries exhibiting. — ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhibiting

Adjective

If physical gestures serve our relatives just fine, why did our own branch of the family tree gradually favor biological changes in our brains and anatomy that permitted our characteristic complexities in language and precision in speech?

— Mike McRae September 02, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026
And in relation to me and Baba—so much of that inability to express affection is characteristic of son-father relationships in Arab families and has so much to do with how both of us were taught what a man should behave like.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of characteristic

Verb

Garen notes that naming or displaying a device may offer limited distinction when nearby practices provide comparable services.

— Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Perhaps a swimsuit on a chair, or in an inner courtyard balcony, but what are these people thinking, displaying their underwear?

— Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of displaying

Adjective

In the 19th century, flamenco dancers began using the abanico as an expressive prop, as Cuban song and dance styles such as the guajira influenced the dance form.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026
The season’s biggest trends are comfortable, expressive, and accessible—which is where Amazon comes in.

— Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of expressive

Verb

And with oil prices showing no sign of returning to pre-Iran war levels this year, pressure is increasing on the Fed to combat that sticky inflation by raising interest rates at its next policy-setting meeting in September.

— Brian Cheung, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2026
An investor gazes at a share price board showing various stocks on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in Tokyo on August 25, 2015.

— Justina Lee, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of showing

Adjective

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
Bladow was sacked four times in the first half, and Rand blocked a punt that bounced out of the end zone for a safety in the second quarter in a demonstrative 18-0 shutout for Chaminade in its home opener.

— Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of demonstrative

Verb

The Panthers scored all 26 points in the first half, flashing offensive explosiveness.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2026
Today, consumers are struggling with growing inflation and slowing entry-level hiring, and Jenner is turning from flashing her private jets and multiple mansions to highlighting the flash of rhinestones placed on her everyday goods.

— Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026

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