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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
Finnie hasn’t been as noticeable as the exhibitions have gone on, though, and Copp can bring similar smarts and competitiveness, in a heavier body, to the line — if that’s how McLellan wants to deploy him.
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Max Bultman, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Now in its 14th year, cochaired by Eva Chow and Leonardo DiCaprio, the event honors leaders in art and film, with proceeds supporting the museum’s exhibitions, acquisitions and educational programs.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
The Palazzo Tarasconi was built in the 16th century and is known as a cultural hub of fine art, with a variety of exhibitions held there.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Their founding closely mirrors political and social transitions in the countries where these exhibitions are situated.
—Simon Njami, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
The two-day event celebrates physical, mental and emotional health by hosting fitness activities, panel discussions, cooking demos, exhibitions, classes and live music.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Sep. 2025
Figures like Lauren Greenfield, Nigel Shafran, Roni Horn, Micaiah Carter, Nancy Honey, Leticia Valverdes, Eimear Lynch, and Petra Collins have brought nuanced visions of girlhood into books, exhibitions, and digital culture.
—Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2025
These are only a few highlights in a season packed with exhibitions that stretch across time, geography, and genre—from Minnie Evans’s fantastical drawings at the High Museum in Atlanta, to the reopening of the Studio Museum in Harlem, to the global energy of Art Basel Miami Beach.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 24 Sep. 2025
My articles are aimed at Culture Vultures who love to seek out the most interesting exhibitions, films, theatre, museums or other cultural events.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Max Bultman, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Now in its 14th year, cochaired by Eva Chow and Leonardo DiCaprio, the event honors leaders in art and film, with proceeds supporting the museum’s exhibitions, acquisitions and educational programs.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
The Palazzo Tarasconi was built in the 16th century and is known as a cultural hub of fine art, with a variety of exhibitions held there.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Their founding closely mirrors political and social transitions in the countries where these exhibitions are situated.
—Simon Njami, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
The two-day event celebrates physical, mental and emotional health by hosting fitness activities, panel discussions, cooking demos, exhibitions, classes and live music.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Sep. 2025
Figures like Lauren Greenfield, Nigel Shafran, Roni Horn, Micaiah Carter, Nancy Honey, Leticia Valverdes, Eimear Lynch, and Petra Collins have brought nuanced visions of girlhood into books, exhibitions, and digital culture.
—Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2025
These are only a few highlights in a season packed with exhibitions that stretch across time, geography, and genre—from Minnie Evans’s fantastical drawings at the High Museum in Atlanta, to the reopening of the Studio Museum in Harlem, to the global energy of Art Basel Miami Beach.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 24 Sep. 2025
My articles are aimed at Culture Vultures who love to seek out the most interesting exhibitions, films, theatre, museums or other cultural events.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhibitions
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Among the museum’s offerings are exhibits, oral histories and artifacts chronicling WGPR’s evolution as an independent TV station, including the impact the station made on the lives of WGPR alums that have worked across Detroit’s media market and across the nation.—
Scott Talley,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The center features plenty of interactive exhibits, camps and games for children and a Fossil Frontier where guests can explore fossils from across Tennessee.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
1 Oct. 2025
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These easy fall plant swaps are perfect for refreshing tired summer pots and creating long-lasting displays with minimal effort.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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If the script is a tad heavy-handed in making Clara seem almost indifferent to her mother’s suffering, Touzani is too generous a director not to allow the character some redeeming displays of conscience before the domestic drama plays out.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
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Others state the demonstrations are supporting a ceasefire to end to the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza and release the hostages on both sides.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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The event was among 2,000 such anti-Trump demonstrations in communities around the country.—
Michelle Cruz,
AZCentral.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Yet most power plants served by those mines plan to quit burning coal altogether within 10 years, an Associated Press data analysis shows.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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Then came Wallows musician Dylan Minnette and Mean Girls star Renée Rapp at back-to-back Los Angeles shows.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Exhibitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhibitions. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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