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as in exhibit
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 display
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 exhibition
Observing that, Farmington Hills’ Zekelman Holocaust Center is now displaying a major exhibition of works by one of the most artistically prolific survivors, Boris Lurie.
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Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 29 Sep. 2025
On Sunday night, the Edmonton Oilers’ best players took over a game against an overmatched Canucks side in the first period, winning 4-3 in an exhibition contest in front of the Rogers Place crowd.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
The collection will make its first physical exhibition in Los Angeles, California, in November 2026.
—Sean Mandell, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
The story blends food, love, and medicine -- much like the exhibition itself.
—Dada Jovanovic, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2025
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Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 29 Sep. 2025
On Sunday night, the Edmonton Oilers’ best players took over a game against an overmatched Canucks side in the first period, winning 4-3 in an exhibition contest in front of the Rogers Place crowd.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
The collection will make its first physical exhibition in Los Angeles, California, in November 2026.
—Sean Mandell, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
The story blends food, love, and medicine -- much like the exhibition itself.
—Dada Jovanovic, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhibition
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The center features plenty of interactive exhibits, camps and games for children and a Fossil Frontier where guests can explore fossils from across Tennessee.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
1 Oct. 2025
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He was first arrested in 2012 in Palm Beach County, Florida, on charges of battery, improper exhibit of a firearm or dangerous weapon and criminal mischief, with only criminal mischief upheld.—
Brooke Taylor,
FOXNews.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Amidst these displays is also, inexplicably, a poster of her and John on a yacht and at a Utah Jazz game (which Bronwyn points out isn’t courtside).—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
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Hypersonic cruise vehicles that operate below about 30 km (19 miles) wouldn’t create such large, illuminated plumes, and terminal dives wouldn’t produce extensive, bright displays that could be seen over a wide area.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Oct. 2025
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The journalists were among 15 people arrested during the July 17 demonstration held in support of Imam Ayman Soliman, an Egyptian immigrant and former Cincinnati Children's chaplain who was detained by ICE several days before.—
Quinlan Bentley,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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But the national security law passed on the heels of large demonstrations and the COVID-19 pandemic got the better of most booksellers.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Oct. 2025
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The show was marred only by an audio mix that dimmed Coleman’s evocative voice amid a wash of instruments — at least from this reviewer’s spot in the Fox — but the Red Clay Strays’ impact shone through nevertheless.—
Brian McCollum,
Freep.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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The show gave local independent musicians exposure on its soundtrack, increased the popularity of venues like The Bluebird Cafe, inspired cast tours and years later, sparked reunion tours.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Exhibition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhibition. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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