Definition of exhibitionnext
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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 But Testa’s exhibition as a family member is extra special for Castagna-Herrera, as both her father and daughter are artists as well. Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2026 For Sirmans, those influences give the exhibition a particular resonance in Miami. Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 26 June 2026 The exhibition is the museum’s first since consolidating its collection inside the Segerstrom Center for the Arts campus. Julius Miller, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026 An exhibition sapphire case back reveals the Swiss ETA 2892 automatic movement with 42 hours of power reserve, and the remarkable dial features an excerpt from the Declaration of Independence in script. Nancy Olson, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for exhibition
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  • As a concept, the trucks seem to be inspired by the Freedom Train of the 1976 bicentennial, which carried founding documents and other historical exhibits around the country.
    Christopher Hooks, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026
  • The exhibit unfolded in partnership with Home of Football, a new cultural destination dedicated to the globally beloved game, which opened in the heart of New York’s design district between Chelsea and Hudson Yards on Monday.
    Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 23 June 2026
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  • Every imaginable yellow, green and blue wig was on display among the sea of kilts outside Hard Rock Stadium (re-named Miami Stadium for the World Cup), faces were painted in all the team colors, and fans of both teams posed for photos together.
    Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 25 June 2026
  • Indigenous groups protested the last time Mount Rushmore hosted a fireworks display, and former President Joe Biden's administration rejected subsequent attempts to have fireworks at the national monument.
    Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 25 June 2026
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  • Many have carried the Indian flag and brought copies of the constitution to the demonstration.
    Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 26 June 2026
  • The initiative serves as a real-world demonstration of embodied AI, showing how humanoid robots can interact with people, assist learning environments, and potentially support future educational applications.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 25 June 2026
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  • Several videos filmed in Simferopol, Crimea’s second city, and posted online show empty roads and public spaces.
    Zahra Ullah, CNN Money, 26 June 2026
  • The United Center shared a statement from the tour's management Thursday evening confirming the show has been postponed, along with the concert's third stop in Ohio, due to Richie's health.
    Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 26 June 2026

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