exhibitions

plural of exhibition
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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 exhibitions here dive into Black experience both in Canada and beyond. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026 Cruz said school community outreach events for Spanish and Arabic speaking students and families are very popular, with food, dancing exhibitions and more. Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026 Highlights include culinary, craft and agricultural exhibitions, vendors, a tractor pull show, musical performances and midway rides. Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026 Gerhard Schlanzky, who worked at the New York Historical for 19 years before stepping down as creative director and director of exhibitions last month, said the assumption during planning was that the windows would be covered. Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 6 Aug. 2026 Within this multi-tiered space, exhibitions will overlap with musical performances, food and drink offerings. News Desk, Artforum, 6 Aug. 2026 Nathaniel has also been involved with the organization for several years, participating in lab work, exhibitions and even conferences, his father said. Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026 Museums, through their collections and exhibitions, can help cultivate this balance by inviting visitors to engage in aesthetic experiences together. The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 5 Aug. 2026 While the runway schedule brought international buyers and editors to the German capital, the pop-ups, exhibitions and retail events gave residents more ways to encounter the designers showing in their city. Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
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Noun
  • Highlights are a bake and craft sale, farm exhibits, kids’ activities and contests.
    Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Plan to spend at least three hours exploring the trolls, exhibits, and its surrounding trails.
    Lisa Greissinger, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2026
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  • For centuries, India’s rulers treasured these precious stones, decorating their palaces, thrones, and crowns with them, and wearing them in lavish displays of wealth and opulence.
    Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Lionel Messi, 39, had attributed his emotional displays early in the tournament to a family situation.
    Shayna Jacobs, NBC news, 8 Aug. 2026
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  • But as demonstrations attracted larger crowds, the government was forced to acknowledge them and respond to their growing influence.
    ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The festivities started in 1841, and today’s visitors enjoy some of the same activities, like animal exhibitions and farm product demonstrations.
    Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 4 Aug. 2026
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  • Additionally, Apple and MLS came to that agreement when MLS was primarily in a summer timeframe – a stretch when there’s less TV competition for live sports (and new shows) beyond baseball.
    John Cassillo, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • And that rate stayed above 1 out of every 1,000 for the next two seasons, CDC data shows.
    Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026

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“Exhibitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhibitions. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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