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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
The museum shuttered in 2007, with Palazzo Lucarini Contemporary taking over its space, while the Prague Biennale and attendant exhibitions ceased operations after its 2013 edition.
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News Desk, Artforum, 3 Mar. 2026
Aiding in this nascent coming of automotive age for the region is ModaMiami, which now joins the Amelia Concours as one of the Sunshine State’s must-attend motoring exhibitions.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 3 Mar. 2026
Month of Printmaking — known better as Mo’ Print — includes scores of exhibitions, talks, workshops and more spread across dozens of galleries and other venues, with major shows at the CVA, RedLine Contemporary Art Center and the Arvada Center.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 2 Mar. 2026
There are three weeks of exhibitions remaining, and a lot can change between now and Opening Night against the New York Yankees on March 25.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026
Since 1993, Dunwoody’s nonprofit Spruill Center for the Arts has featured contemporary art exhibitions in what might be considered an art desert.
—Felicia Feaster, AJC.com, 1 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, 1 Mar. 2026
Proceeds from the evening will continue to provide the Costume Institute with its primary source of annual funding for exhibitions, publications, acquisitions and operations, alongside support for other museum activities.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 23 Feb. 2026
There are 16 partner groups in total participating in the series of exhibitions or events for RCAF this year, according to Romo.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 23 Feb. 2026
News Desk, Artforum, 3 Mar. 2026
Aiding in this nascent coming of automotive age for the region is ModaMiami, which now joins the Amelia Concours as one of the Sunshine State’s must-attend motoring exhibitions.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 3 Mar. 2026
Month of Printmaking — known better as Mo’ Print — includes scores of exhibitions, talks, workshops and more spread across dozens of galleries and other venues, with major shows at the CVA, RedLine Contemporary Art Center and the Arvada Center.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 2 Mar. 2026
There are three weeks of exhibitions remaining, and a lot can change between now and Opening Night against the New York Yankees on March 25.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026
Since 1993, Dunwoody’s nonprofit Spruill Center for the Arts has featured contemporary art exhibitions in what might be considered an art desert.
—Felicia Feaster, AJC.com, 1 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, 1 Mar. 2026
Proceeds from the evening will continue to provide the Costume Institute with its primary source of annual funding for exhibitions, publications, acquisitions and operations, alongside support for other museum activities.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 23 Feb. 2026
There are 16 partner groups in total participating in the series of exhibitions or events for RCAF this year, according to Romo.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhibitions
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Friday marks the 550th anniversary of Michelangelo’s birth and there are a number of exhibits, conferences and commemorations that are reviving attention about his genius and legacy.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Other new exhibits now on display touch California’s coast through the maritime prints of Phi Dike, The Oregon Trail through original ink drawings by Maynard Dixon and art and meditation through the combination of viewing stones and California landscape pieces.—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
4 Mar. 2026
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With minimal light pollution, the park has spectacular night skies, from Milky Way showings in the summer to Northern Lights displays in winter.—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2026
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One of the largest epiphyllum hybrid (epi) flower shows in the country, the Mother’s Day show offers an opportunity for people to stroll through epi flower displays in a large variety of colors and sizes.—
Martina Schimitschek,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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The long-festering malaise erupted into street demonstrations last September, triggered by a social media ban, that brought thousands onto the streets, leading to clashes and fatalities that forced the resignation of Oli.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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On Saturday, March 7, demonstrations will be held in cities nationwide, pushing for people of all walks of life to stand together in protecting and spreading awareness for victims of human trafficking.—
Elaine Rojas-Castillo,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The production and stage will be three times the size of the comedians’ normal stages and will be managed by the same team that produces stadium shows for acts like Los Bukis and Bad Bunny.—
Deputy Entertainment,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Only a few years ago, the NIH workforce was steadily growing, from roughly 17,700 employees in fiscal year 2019 to around 21,100 in fiscal 2024, federal data shows.—
Rachana Pradhan,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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