Synonyms of exhibition

exhibition

noun

ˌek-sə-ˈbi-shən 

1

as in exhibit

a public showing of objects of interest

an exhibition of valuable and fascinating artifacts from a recovered pirate ship

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exhibit
• display
• production
• show
• fair
• expo
• presentation
• exposition
• demonstration
• performance
• auction
• sale
• offering
• spectacle
• extravaganza
• pageant
• presentment

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• display
• demonstration
• show
• pose
• flaunting
• simulation
• act
• disclosure
• front
• charade
• facade
• betrayal
• affectation
• semblance
• pretense
• guise
• put-on
• sham

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of exhibition

From November 6 through the 22nd, an exhibition of archival Bad Brains material will open, featuring contributions from the archives of Darryl Jenifer, Alison Braun, BJ Papas, Lucien Perkins, Alec MacKaye, Roger Gastman, and more. — Jem Aswad, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026

This month, Uzbekistan has opened its inaugural exhibitions at its new Centre for Contemporary Arts Tashkent (CCA) in a former tram depot and gas station, reports South China Morning Post. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 23 Sep. 2026

But a year later, as the pandemic took hold of the exhibition industry, Cineworld abandoned the movie theater deal to create one of the world’s largest cinema companies. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026

The 2026 exhibition marks the fifth Vogue World, which first began in 2022 with an inaugural show in New York. — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2026