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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
General admission is free, though some special exhibitions require tickets.
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Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
After an inaugural edition last year, the AIR festival will return to Aspen, Colorado, in July with a program of performances, exhibitions, talks, and other events in the high-flying mountain town.
—Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
An immigrant story Kesten acknowledges that the exhibitions’ themes may ruffle feathers of the anti-DEI White House.
—Amanda Rosa
updated April 28, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
Dantas has previously organized exhibitions by Ai Weiwei, Anish Kapoor, Shirin Neshat, and Bill Viola.
—News Desk, Artforum, 28 Apr. 2026
In addition to exhibitions, visitors can also attend artist lectures, art workshops for all ages, and public tours.
—Sharael Kolberg, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
The fire museum has evolved beyond simply being a history museum into a regional destination with fire- and life-safety outreach, dynamic exhibitions and hands-on learning experiences, city officials said.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
The service The lobby is well-staffed for a relatively small property, with a concierge desk manned and ready to grab you a taxi or point you to restaurants or exhibitions nearby.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026
Sixteen original structures are on the property, along with two permanent exhibitions about the history of the transatlantic slave trade and slavery in Louisiana.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 21 Apr. 2026
Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
After an inaugural edition last year, the AIR festival will return to Aspen, Colorado, in July with a program of performances, exhibitions, talks, and other events in the high-flying mountain town.
—Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
An immigrant story Kesten acknowledges that the exhibitions’ themes may ruffle feathers of the anti-DEI White House.
—Amanda Rosa
updated April 28, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
Dantas has previously organized exhibitions by Ai Weiwei, Anish Kapoor, Shirin Neshat, and Bill Viola.
—News Desk, Artforum, 28 Apr. 2026
In addition to exhibitions, visitors can also attend artist lectures, art workshops for all ages, and public tours.
—Sharael Kolberg, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
The fire museum has evolved beyond simply being a history museum into a regional destination with fire- and life-safety outreach, dynamic exhibitions and hands-on learning experiences, city officials said.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
The service The lobby is well-staffed for a relatively small property, with a concierge desk manned and ready to grab you a taxi or point you to restaurants or exhibitions nearby.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026
Sixteen original structures are on the property, along with two permanent exhibitions about the history of the transatlantic slave trade and slavery in Louisiana.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhibitions
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The center's museum will include four floors of immersive and interactive exhibits that explore the work and legacies of Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama.—
Hannah Hudnall,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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Colbert and Obama spoke for a while about current events and politics — including about the powers the office of the presidency should and should not have — followed by a walking tour of exhibits in the museum.—
Doug George,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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The designers sourced many of these elements from a local vendor who donated panels initially used in their displays at the Merchandise Mart.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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Most of us just enjoy the springtime displays of these colorful stalks of blooms.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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In Los Angeles, past demonstrations have drawn hundreds of thousands of people who voiced their support for immigrant workers amid controversial enforcement policies.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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The organizers of the demonstrations deny this accusation, saying their target is merely the Israeli government rather than Jews in Britain or anywhere else.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
1 May 2026
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Babies who don’t get the vitamin K shot, research shows, are 81 times more likely than those who do to develop late vitamin K deficiency bleeding, where in many cases oxygen can’t reach their brains and blood pools around their skulls.—
Lee Hutchinson,
ArsTechnica,
6 May 2026
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The designer regularly curates new collections and fresh apparel and is widely known for her signature splits at the end of her runway shows.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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“Exhibitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhibitions. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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