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as in exhibits
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 displays
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 exhibitions
While the Block Museum’s exhibitions look outward, the Museum of Contemporary Photography’s anniversary show looks inward.
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Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
There will also be a series of booth exhibitions presented by cultural, global and educational organizations.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 17 Feb. 2026
Artburst Miami’s editor picks a selection of what’s happening now in Miami’s galleries, exhibitions, and artist-run spaces.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
Before some of the NBA’s best players spent Valentine’s Day Saturday in competitive 3-point shooting and dunking exhibitions, Commissioner Adam Silver gave his best lawyerly answers in a half-hour-long news conference focused largely on unethical hoops.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 15 Feb. 2026
In the Curator’s Words is an occasional series that takes a critical look at current exhibitions through the eyes of curators.
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
After two decades touring museums and design exhibitions and another of silence, the Markies project reemerged in 2021, and plans for a production model launch followed in 2022.
—New Atlas, 15 Feb. 2026
Recycled Propaganda is known for its edgy, socially conscious exhibitions and support of local and underground artists.
—Mackenzie Jervis, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
The third is a willingness to hold contradiction, designing exhibitions that present multiple interpretations without instructing visitors on which one to adopt.
—William Jones, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
There will also be a series of booth exhibitions presented by cultural, global and educational organizations.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 17 Feb. 2026
Artburst Miami’s editor picks a selection of what’s happening now in Miami’s galleries, exhibitions, and artist-run spaces.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
Before some of the NBA’s best players spent Valentine’s Day Saturday in competitive 3-point shooting and dunking exhibitions, Commissioner Adam Silver gave his best lawyerly answers in a half-hour-long news conference focused largely on unethical hoops.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 15 Feb. 2026
In the Curator’s Words is an occasional series that takes a critical look at current exhibitions through the eyes of curators.
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
After two decades touring museums and design exhibitions and another of silence, the Markies project reemerged in 2021, and plans for a production model launch followed in 2022.
—New Atlas, 15 Feb. 2026
Recycled Propaganda is known for its edgy, socially conscious exhibitions and support of local and underground artists.
—Mackenzie Jervis, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
The third is a willingness to hold contradiction, designing exhibitions that present multiple interpretations without instructing visitors on which one to adopt.
—William Jones, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhibitions
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Kids can attend shows at a live theater; learn about space, trains, pop culture and art through exhibits; and show off their athletic skills at the Riley Children's Health Sports Legends Experience.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
18 Feb. 2026
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The Children's Museum is designed for kids up to 10 years old and features immersive exhibits, such as a giant mouth, a three-story wildnerness area and a pretend neighborhood.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
18 Feb. 2026
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At the festival outside San Jose's Eastridge Center, families posed for photos with large golden horse displays, a nod to the Chinese zodiac sign associated with speed, freedom and success.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Libraries thrive when special events or new displays pop up.—
Jess deCourcy Hinds
February 13,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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Protests began at the end of December over inflation and turned into demonstrations against the nation’s repressive government.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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Last month, security forces brutally suppressed nationwide protests, killing thousands and arresting many more in the deadliest suppression of demonstrations in the history of the Islamic Republic.—
Farida Elsebai,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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In November, agents pulled over a professor who had followed them in a car in Carpinteria, California, cell phone video shows.—
Isabelle Chapman,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Jackson felt there would not be much improvement in the diversity on the shows in the upcoming fall season.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Exhibitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhibitions. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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