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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
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.
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Emma Graham, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
The first ten curatorial fellows to participate in the program include Carine Harmand, who will be curating exhibitions for the reopening of Tate Liverpool in 2027.
—News Desk, Artforum, 23 Mar. 2026
The project also publishes digital exhibitions in collaboration with local and global organizations that feature poetry, videos and photography.
—CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
With the Yankees concluding their spring training with two exhibitions in Arizona against the Cubs, Boone said that the team could finalize its season-opening 26-man roster on Monday.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2026
The three most likely options to fill the bullpen vacancies each pitched in at least seven games and were able to simulate the duties of a reliever as best as possible in exhibitions.
—Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 22 Mar. 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, 22 Mar. 2026
Now, all that stands between Vitello and his first regular-season game as a professional is three exhibitions — one against the Triple-A Sacramento River Cats on Sunday and two against Sultanes de Monterrey of the Mexican League on Monday and Tuesday.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2026
Special exhibitions at any museum may require separate tickets.
—Taylor Haught, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
Emma Graham, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
The first ten curatorial fellows to participate in the program include Carine Harmand, who will be curating exhibitions for the reopening of Tate Liverpool in 2027.
—News Desk, Artforum, 23 Mar. 2026
The project also publishes digital exhibitions in collaboration with local and global organizations that feature poetry, videos and photography.
—CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
With the Yankees concluding their spring training with two exhibitions in Arizona against the Cubs, Boone said that the team could finalize its season-opening 26-man roster on Monday.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2026
The three most likely options to fill the bullpen vacancies each pitched in at least seven games and were able to simulate the duties of a reliever as best as possible in exhibitions.
—Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 22 Mar. 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, 22 Mar. 2026
Now, all that stands between Vitello and his first regular-season game as a professional is three exhibitions — one against the Triple-A Sacramento River Cats on Sunday and two against Sultanes de Monterrey of the Mexican League on Monday and Tuesday.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2026
Special exhibitions at any museum may require separate tickets.
—Taylor Haught, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhibitions
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The museum opened in 2009 in a building that was once an art deco car dealership, boasting exhibits highlighting the natural history of the Delmarva Peninsula, as well as a river otter exhibit that is home to two otters named Mac and Tuck.—
Mathew Schumer,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Mar. 2026
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The museum also runs changing exhibits with rotating displays on Bay Area sports, community impact, and special events.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Students who spoke to WBZ News expressed concern that removing such displays could discourage self-expression on campus.—
Logan Hall,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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The upgrade dramatically increases the number of lights on the tower, from 259 pixels, or individual light points, to 8,547, allowing for more detailed displays.—
Michael Cuviello,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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But the court agreed with the public evangelist − Gabriel Olivier, who was previously convicted of violating the city's restrictions on public demonstrations − that a 1994 decision shouldn't apply to him.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
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Today, on Nowruz, the Persian New Year, Iranian authorities executed three men who were convicted of killing police officers during anti-government demonstrations in January.—
Cora Engelbrecht,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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The pair also address Quentin Tarantino‘s recent claim on The Joe Rogan Experience that TV shows don’t stick with you the way movies do.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
18 Mar. 2026
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On the other side of the museum’s grand staircase, two engrossing small shows extend the presentation of Spanish art both forward and backward in time.—
Benjamin Lima
Special Contributor,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Exhibitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhibitions. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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