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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
Here is a list of must-see exhibitions.
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Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 9 June 2026
Visitors can expect a radically different experience from previous exhibitions, with a new route and a unique showcasing of global talent.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
The artist saw a resurgence of interest in his work beginning in the 2010s, with solo exhibitions at institutions including the Palais de Tokyo in 2013; the Instituto Tomie Ohtake and Galeria Nara Roesler, São Paulo, in 2018; and the Met Breuer in New York in 2019.
—News Desk, Artforum, 8 June 2026
The organization has become known for bringing major international exhibitions in fashion and photography to her hometown of A Coruña, Spain.
—Sam Birchall, Fortune, 8 June 2026
The group’s work has a devoted following, a Cooper Hewitt National Design Award, global museum exhibitions, and fans like Björk and Chloë Sevigny.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 7 June 2026
The neighborhood also features the Paducah School of Art and Design, with its own galleries and rotating exhibitions.
—Matt Kirouac, Midwest Living, 7 June 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, 7 June 2026
His vintage garments have been part of fashion exhibitions in museums across the US, including recent shows at the DeYoung Museum in San Francisco and the SCAD Museum of Art.
—Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 9 June 2026
Visitors can expect a radically different experience from previous exhibitions, with a new route and a unique showcasing of global talent.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
The artist saw a resurgence of interest in his work beginning in the 2010s, with solo exhibitions at institutions including the Palais de Tokyo in 2013; the Instituto Tomie Ohtake and Galeria Nara Roesler, São Paulo, in 2018; and the Met Breuer in New York in 2019.
—News Desk, Artforum, 8 June 2026
The organization has become known for bringing major international exhibitions in fashion and photography to her hometown of A Coruña, Spain.
—Sam Birchall, Fortune, 8 June 2026
The group’s work has a devoted following, a Cooper Hewitt National Design Award, global museum exhibitions, and fans like Björk and Chloë Sevigny.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 7 June 2026
The neighborhood also features the Paducah School of Art and Design, with its own galleries and rotating exhibitions.
—Matt Kirouac, Midwest Living, 7 June 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, 7 June 2026
His vintage garments have been part of fashion exhibitions in museums across the US, including recent shows at the DeYoung Museum in San Francisco and the SCAD Museum of Art.
—Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhibitions
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These exhibits have been integral to my work with students.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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For more information about films, special events, exhibits, and ticketing (single tickets and multiple-screening passes), visit the Tribeca Festival website.—
David Morgan,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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The games were neither displays of baseball elegance nor overpowering runaways.—
Ken Sugiura,
AJC.com,
8 June 2026
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Their flag, country name, and national anthem are removed from official displays.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2026
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New Alaska-exclusive cast members include a Lumberjack leading axe-throwing demonstrations, a field ecologist serving as a naturalist and a Cultural Heritage Guide from Alaska Native Voices offering workshops and storytelling onboard.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Its core capability is a whole-body imitation learning system that enables it to learn tasks by observing human demonstrations and executing them independently with high precision.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
28 May 2026
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Indian benchmark indices, in sharp contrast, are the only ones in the red, falling over 10%, data from LSEG shows.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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With its focus on discovering distinctive talent, MFW includes runway shows, as well as market and showroom, where collections can be directly evaluated by buyers – formats that can support sales activity.—
Malana VanTyler,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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“Exhibitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhibitions. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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