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

Amazon is building out its own ‘Marília-verse’ with the doc and film on Prime Video, sponsorship of an exhibition focused on the star in São Paulo, and promotions on the Amazon Music service. — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 22 July 2026

Sony Pictures Entertainment, which began investing in exhibition with the purchase of Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas in 2024, announced plans to restore the Cinerama Dome and reopen it in 2028. — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 22 July 2026

The exhibition is curated by Jasper Sharp and Bernard Lagrange in collaboration with Charly Herscovici, president of the Fondation Magritte, and other scholars. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 22 July 2026

The second chapter of the exhibition opened July 16 at Shanghai’s Long Museum West Bund. — Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026