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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
The Boise State and Idaho men’s basketball teams will meet for an exhibition game on Oct. 17 at Idaho Central Arena in downtown Boise, according to press releases from both schools.
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Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 12 Aug. 2025
The Clippers will open their 2025-26 schedule with an exhibition game against the Guangzhou Loong Lions on Oct. 9.
—Janis Carr, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
And while this was only one exhibition game with a lot of good and some teachable moments, Dart looked enough like an NFL quarterback against the Bills to whet the fans’ appetite of what’s to come.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 11 Aug. 2025
Many notable rookies made their professional debuts over the first weekend of exhibition football play.
—Jim Reineking, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025
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Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 12 Aug. 2025
The Clippers will open their 2025-26 schedule with an exhibition game against the Guangzhou Loong Lions on Oct. 9.
—Janis Carr, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
And while this was only one exhibition game with a lot of good and some teachable moments, Dart looked enough like an NFL quarterback against the Bills to whet the fans’ appetite of what’s to come.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 11 Aug. 2025
Many notable rookies made their professional debuts over the first weekend of exhibition football play.
—Jim Reineking, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhibition
Noun
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The exhibit features a wide variety of media, including pottery and wood sculpture, watercolor, acrylic and oil paintings.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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Smart placement had attendees walking past the exhibit to get into the consumption area increasing engagement.—
Andrew DeAngelo,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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These storefronts only have a select few display vehicles onsite and are a marketing tool for brands to have a presence in high traffic areas.—
Stuart Dyos,
The Tennessean,
13 Aug. 2025
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For the first time, the bottom three bakers in most episodes will be forced to bake for their lives as judges Stephanie Boswell, Carla Hall and Zac Young decide whose chilling displays will earn $25,000 and the title of Halloween Baking Champion!—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The project includes parabolic flight testing focused on silicon crystal growth, with future demonstrations planned aboard the International Space Station (ISS) and commercial space platforms.—
Shelli Brunswick,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Israeli protesters on Sunday demanded the government secure the release of hostages held by Hamas, in one of the country’s largest demonstrations since the start of the war in Gaza.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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About 75 minutes into the show, the couple opened up about this unique aspect of their relationship.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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On Succession, Kendall Roy’s sleek Upper East Side triplex at 180 East 88th Street drew widespread attention, while his younger brother Roman Roy’s Chelsea townhouse added to the show’s appealing architectural variety.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Exhibition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhibition. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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