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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
Sixteen original structures are on the property, along with two permanent exhibitions about the history of the transatlantic slave trade and slavery in Louisiana.
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Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 21 Apr. 2026
Per a release, 13 other Greek institutions have new equipment and facilities as a result of the exhibitions NEON mounted there.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
One of those exhibitions is coming up soon.
—Derek James, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Art Dubai will augment its program with exhibitions, performances, screenings, installations, and new commissions organized in partnership with Alserkal Avenue and institutions including Art Jameel, the Dubai Collection, and the Sharjah Art Foundation.
—News Desk, Artforum, 20 Apr. 2026
Hit exhibitions are seldom an unalloyed delight, and Vermeer, in particular, does not take kindly to being mobbed.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Regional defense exhibitions have become arenas for competing global suppliers.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 13 Apr. 2026
More than 100 robots were showcased at two exhibitions starting Monday at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center.
—ABC News, 13 Apr. 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, 12 Apr. 2026
Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 21 Apr. 2026
Per a release, 13 other Greek institutions have new equipment and facilities as a result of the exhibitions NEON mounted there.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
One of those exhibitions is coming up soon.
—Derek James, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Art Dubai will augment its program with exhibitions, performances, screenings, installations, and new commissions organized in partnership with Alserkal Avenue and institutions including Art Jameel, the Dubai Collection, and the Sharjah Art Foundation.
—News Desk, Artforum, 20 Apr. 2026
Hit exhibitions are seldom an unalloyed delight, and Vermeer, in particular, does not take kindly to being mobbed.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Regional defense exhibitions have become arenas for competing global suppliers.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 13 Apr. 2026
More than 100 robots were showcased at two exhibitions starting Monday at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center.
—ABC News, 13 Apr. 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, 12 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhibitions
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Some die-hard hometown Prince fans have been frustrated that more new exhibits and events don’t take place there beyond the annual Celebration around Prince’s June 7 birthday (coming up again June 3-7).—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Apr. 2026
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Additional messages included in the exhibits released on Tuesday show that Biden-era investigators scrutinized video footage and attempted to identify suspicious activity.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Apr. 2026
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Quite spectacular displays have also been witnessed at least a dozen times since.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
19 Apr. 2026
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Picnic Day has displays from student organizations and university resources, alongside entertainment like racing dachshunds and the Davis Chinese Orchestra.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
18 Apr. 2026
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However, the more immediate goal is a series of public flight demonstrations scheduled for the Farnborough International Airshow in July 2026.—
David Szondy
April 17,
New Atlas,
17 Apr. 2026
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Public flight demonstrations are planned, including at the Farnborough International Airshow in July.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Apr. 2026
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There are concerts, comedy shows, malls, sports.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
23 Apr. 2026
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So there’s always a possibility that somebody from one of our shows could be on.—
Emily Longeretta,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Exhibitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhibitions. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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