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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
Opened in January 2026, the center is located in downtown’s historic Griffith Building, providing 44,000 square feet and two-story-high cathedral ceilings for art exhibitions, film screenings, and live music.
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Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026
Too, the museum hosted a number of high-profile traveling exhibitions, including those of David Bowie, Ólafur Eliaasson, Yoko Ono, and Luc Tuymans.
—News Desk, Artforum, 17 Mar. 2026
The brand will also host industry talks, buyer previews at the Mode trade show, and public exhibitions during the week — a format that increasingly reflects how Chinese brands use fashion week as a multi-platform moment spanning both industry and consumer audiences.
—Yiling Pan, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2026
Strickland has not allowed a run in four innings in big league exhibitions so far this spring.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 16 Mar. 2026
Saudi Tourism Minister Ahmed Al Khateeb has said Riyadh is positioning itself as a global hub for exhibitions and conferences.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 16 Mar. 2026
As part of her Museum Studies classes, Moctezuma’s students work on installing exhibitions, often connecting with local artists in ways that benefit both.
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
For hands-on creativity, Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert, with rotating exhibitions, engages everyone from toddlers to adults.
—Sophie Morgan, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Mar. 2026
Nearby, the Cornish Bank hosts music festivals, open-mic nights, film screenings, art exhibitions, and folk-music sessions.
—Issy Von Simson, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026
Too, the museum hosted a number of high-profile traveling exhibitions, including those of David Bowie, Ólafur Eliaasson, Yoko Ono, and Luc Tuymans.
—News Desk, Artforum, 17 Mar. 2026
The brand will also host industry talks, buyer previews at the Mode trade show, and public exhibitions during the week — a format that increasingly reflects how Chinese brands use fashion week as a multi-platform moment spanning both industry and consumer audiences.
—Yiling Pan, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2026
Strickland has not allowed a run in four innings in big league exhibitions so far this spring.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 16 Mar. 2026
Saudi Tourism Minister Ahmed Al Khateeb has said Riyadh is positioning itself as a global hub for exhibitions and conferences.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 16 Mar. 2026
As part of her Museum Studies classes, Moctezuma’s students work on installing exhibitions, often connecting with local artists in ways that benefit both.
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
For hands-on creativity, Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert, with rotating exhibitions, engages everyone from toddlers to adults.
—Sophie Morgan, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Mar. 2026
Nearby, the Cornish Bank hosts music festivals, open-mic nights, film screenings, art exhibitions, and folk-music sessions.
—Issy Von Simson, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhibitions
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Also included for review were exhibits at the Annaberg Sugar Plantation, an 18th-century colonial site active during the Atlantic slave trade.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
11 Mar. 2026
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Museums and historic sites will mark the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with exhibits, live music, immersive events and massive bison.—
Fritz Hahn,
Washington Post,
11 Mar. 2026
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The displays are meant to echo the rugged mountain paths of Ethiopia, Mexico, and Perú, places where children rise before dawn, walk miles to do their chores, and return home with soles bruised and spirits tested.—
Abraham Nudelstejer,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Mar. 2026
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The milestone comes amid staff layoffs, a federal shutdown, and administration directives to remove historical content from park displays.—
Jack Dolan,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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Navarro, his daughter Saily Navarro and other prominent dissidents like artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcantara and musician Maykel Castillo, all convicted for participating in islandwide demonstrations against the government on July 11, 2021, are still in prison.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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The Veyron participated in marketing events, photo shoots, and customer demonstrations, traveling the world to spread the gospel of Bugatti.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
13 Mar. 2026
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The three-week experiment marks a turning point for the 10-year-old brand, which has built a loyal following through accessible prices and high-touch customer initiatives, including client trunk shows.—
Maliha Shoaib,
Vogue,
12 Mar. 2026
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The additional shows will push the veteran metal band even further into 2027, with new the latest dates slated for March 4 & 6 and March 11 & 13.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Exhibitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhibitions. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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