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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
Lee is also an accomplished film photographer, with his works having been featured in multiple group and solo exhibitions, magazines and books.
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Denise Petski, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026
All of Boston’s teams and their biggest stars are honored at TD Garden’s Sports Museum, featuring exhibitions on the Bruins, Celtics, Patriots and Red Sox, and sculptures of Larry Bird and Ted Williams.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 31 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, here in New York, there are plenty of exhibitions, many of which have links to 2026's top trends, to dress up and go see.
—Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2026
Temporary exhibitions are hung along the spiraling ramp that traces the interior of the main structure, offering multiple vantage points to view each artwork (and do some serious people watching).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
This work, which is considered one of the most complex and monumental films ever made, has been presented in various contexts, including exhibitions at Italy’s Fondazione Prada.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
The highly anticipated event, set to take place in the Hammer’s garden courtyard on May 2, aims to honor impactful artists while raising funds to support the museum’s exhibitions and public programs.
—Arts Editor, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Kluge remained active into his 90s, writing books and designing art exhibitions.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026
Before the Middle East war, the Gulf had positioned itself to become one of the world’s busiest hubs for conferences, exhibitions, and high‑level events.
—Emma Graham, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
Denise Petski, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026
All of Boston’s teams and their biggest stars are honored at TD Garden’s Sports Museum, featuring exhibitions on the Bruins, Celtics, Patriots and Red Sox, and sculptures of Larry Bird and Ted Williams.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 31 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, here in New York, there are plenty of exhibitions, many of which have links to 2026's top trends, to dress up and go see.
—Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2026
Temporary exhibitions are hung along the spiraling ramp that traces the interior of the main structure, offering multiple vantage points to view each artwork (and do some serious people watching).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
This work, which is considered one of the most complex and monumental films ever made, has been presented in various contexts, including exhibitions at Italy’s Fondazione Prada.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
The highly anticipated event, set to take place in the Hammer’s garden courtyard on May 2, aims to honor impactful artists while raising funds to support the museum’s exhibitions and public programs.
—Arts Editor, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Kluge remained active into his 90s, writing books and designing art exhibitions.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026
Before the Middle East war, the Gulf had positioned itself to become one of the world’s busiest hubs for conferences, exhibitions, and high‑level events.
—Emma Graham, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhibitions
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But to highlight a few, here’s the shortlist of exhibits and events to check out this April.—
Anya Sesay,
jsonline.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor’s Complex on Merritt Island, the Bialke family from Minnesota spent Saturday strolling through exhibits about NASA’s history and the future of commercial spaceflight.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
1 Apr. 2026
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After the displays were removed, people left notes and drawings and held protests at the site.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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One of the largest displays featured bloodied bundles of white cloth spread across the grass like a makeshift graveyard.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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The demonstrations are expected to go on all day Saturday, March 28, including in several towns in the Kansas City area.—
Chandler Boese,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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Over the last several years, protesters have walked onto the 101 Freeway during demonstrations, including the George Floyd marches in 2020, pro-Palestinian rallies in 2024 and most recently, anti-ICE protests throughout 2025.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Ponder the enormously popular magic-lantern shows that appeared in seventeenth-century Europe.—
Daniel Birnbaum,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Austin city manager makes more money than Jones, though, with a $538,608 salary, data from the Austin American-Statesman shows.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Exhibitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhibitions. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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