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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
There has never before been an exhibition devoted to Zurbarán in Britain, partly because the museums that own his greatest paintings are seldom prepared to loan them.
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The Week Uk, TheWeek, 15 May 2026
Featuring nearly 60 artworks, this exhibition highlights the contributions of LGBTQ+ artists from Africa and its diaspora.
—Washington Post Staff, Washington Post, 15 May 2026
Meanwhile, Yares Art staged a quieter but elegant conversation between Robert Motherwell and David Smith alongside works by Helen Frankenthaler and Anthony Caro, echoing the gallery’s concurrent New York exhibition about the friendship and artistic dialogue between the two artists.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 15 May 2026
The exhibition centers on a single monumental quilt, the largest work Mazloomi has made to date, which unfolds as a sweeping visual timeline of Black American history.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
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The Week Uk, TheWeek, 15 May 2026
Featuring nearly 60 artworks, this exhibition highlights the contributions of LGBTQ+ artists from Africa and its diaspora.
—Washington Post Staff, Washington Post, 15 May 2026
Meanwhile, Yares Art staged a quieter but elegant conversation between Robert Motherwell and David Smith alongside works by Helen Frankenthaler and Anthony Caro, echoing the gallery’s concurrent New York exhibition about the friendship and artistic dialogue between the two artists.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 15 May 2026
The exhibition centers on a single monumental quilt, the largest work Mazloomi has made to date, which unfolds as a sweeping visual timeline of Black American history.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhibition
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This cultural event features a weekend full of authentic Greek cuisine, live music and cultural exhibits.—
Kayla Rivera,
AJC.com,
12 May 2026
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Below, Variety presents an exclusive set of images from the exhibit, including handwritten lyrics, original artwork, tour memorabilia and photos.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
12 May 2026
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PragueReuters — An unknown thief snatched an 800-year-old skull believed to be of Saint Zdislava of Lemberk from a display box in a church in the northern Czech Republic and ran away with the relic, police said on Wednesday.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
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Judges will stop by on June 24 to view decorations and displays.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
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The mobile showroom itself is designed to replicate a traditional retail environment, with full-size mattress displays and demonstration tools.—
Wyles Daniel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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Another turns downtown into Taste of Black Harrisburg, with food vendors, live mural painting, music, comedy, and chef demonstrations taking over the block.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
14 May 2026
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Each game was introduced with a clip from the show that fits it perfectly, starting with the Colts' Week 1 date with the Baltimore Ravens.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Now, viewers for dramas, comedies and reality shows are harder to come by, because people now have the leeway to watch their favorites at any moment of their own choosing.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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“Exhibition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhibition. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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