EXHIBITING Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

exhibiting 1 of 2

adjective

as in characteristic

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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

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Part of the work is exhibiting at the Rencontres d’Arles photo festival in France this summer and fall. — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 14 July 2026 Additionally, the 2027 Felix Art Fair will also exclusively center around solo and two-artist presentations from exhibiting galleries, rather than opting for the more conventional group exhibitions that are to be expected at art fairs. — News Desk, Artforum, 14 July 2026 Serrano took up art-making again, exhibiting in small galleries and artist-run spaces like the 4th Street Photo Gallery, a Bowery-area storefront that welcomed minority photographers. — Louis Menand, New Yorker, 13 July 2026 After his birth, Rocco said one hospital staffer noticed that Anthony was exhibiting a concerning symptom. — Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 13 July 2026 Listeners are incredibly loyal to audio podcasts, exhibiting deep, consistent engagement that is rare in digital media. — Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 Located on the first and second floors of Chelsea Arts Tower, the 9,228-square-foot property was designed for exhibiting large-scale contemporary art. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 6 July 2026 Hospital staff reportedly told them Vincent was exhibiting agonal breathing, an involuntary reflex that can occur near death. — Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026 Brown has matured nicely in the role, exhibiting a newfound steeliness and steadily increasing comic chops. — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhibiting

Adjective

Mackenzie writes with the characteristic judgmental sniff of an upper-crust tourist.

— Amelia Soth, JSTOR Daily, 15 July 2026
This could likely be the last World Cup for the 39-year-old superstar Lionel Messi, who is contributing as effectively as ever, with his characteristic walk up and down the field as teammates and defenders around him jog to and fro.

— Becky Sullivan, NPR, 14 July 2026

Definition of characteristic

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The new police statement said an investigation showed the five people were suspected of displaying seditious materials and selling seditious publications on the premises.

— Kanis Leung, Fortune, 16 July 2026
William’s eldest son, Prince George, has also inherited his father’s love for soccer, accompanying his father to several Aston Villa matches and cup finals, displaying the same style of fan support as his father.

— Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 15 July 2026

Definition of displaying

Adjective

What has encouraged the founders is the way American clients have begun to make their minimal jewelry more self-expressive.

— Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 14 July 2026
Haaland’s expressive reactions on the pitch and his unique appearance have spawned hundreds of memes.

— Kaitlyn Huamani, Fortune, 13 July 2026

Definition of expressive

Verb

His views are contradicted by scores of studies showing vaccines have saved millions of lives and prevented long-term health problems from common diseases, while side-effects remain relatively rare.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
In 2024, Wall asked for invoices showing fee details for work performed by attorney Tim Davis and the firms he was employed by while serving as counsel for Grapevine-Colleyville’s school board.

— Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026

Definition of showing

Adjective

And Fisher also noted that his father was a demonstrative fan of the Blue Jays ever since the team enjoyed his debut last year.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Finns may not be known for demonstrative cheerfulness, nor necessarily for being makers of excessively happy music.

— Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026

Definition of demonstrative

Verb

Walker wore his Cardinals hat backward, chewed a big wad of bubble gum and reveled afterward in flashing his imitation Liberty Bell bling, the champions chain presented by Ryan Howard.

— Dan Gelston, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026
Where the Risk Is Actually Moving Public bond markets aren't flashing red.

— Robert J. Szczerba, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of flashing

Adjective

The controversy the ad stirred up is symptomatic of a deeper rupture.

— Harry Booth, Time, 17 July 2026
In certain people, physicians may recommend a breast MRI; for instance, for a symptomatic patient or an asymptomatic person with a high risk of developing breast cancer.

— Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of symptomatic

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