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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 extension is an effort to keep exhibitions and sales moving at a moment when pressure is building across the market and the global stage.
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Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Hit exhibitions are seldom an unalloyed delight, and Vermeer, in particular, does not take kindly to being mobbed.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Regional defense exhibitions have become arenas for competing global suppliers.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 13 Apr. 2026
The images will be shown on UChicago's main website, on social media, and in exhibitions on campus.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
More than 100 robots were showcased at two exhibitions starting Monday at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center.
—ABC News, 13 Apr. 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, 12 Apr. 2026
As one of the world’s preeminent art museums, the Prado hosts rotating exhibitions that always draw acclaim.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
MoMu houses the largest collection of contemporary Belgian fashion in the world, and is famous for its immersive exhibitions.
—Jane Levere, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2026
Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Hit exhibitions are seldom an unalloyed delight, and Vermeer, in particular, does not take kindly to being mobbed.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Regional defense exhibitions have become arenas for competing global suppliers.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 13 Apr. 2026
The images will be shown on UChicago's main website, on social media, and in exhibitions on campus.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
More than 100 robots were showcased at two exhibitions starting Monday at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center.
—ABC News, 13 Apr. 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, 12 Apr. 2026
As one of the world’s preeminent art museums, the Prado hosts rotating exhibitions that always draw acclaim.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
MoMu houses the largest collection of contemporary Belgian fashion in the world, and is famous for its immersive exhibitions.
—Jane Levere, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhibitions
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The science center in Louisville boasts two exhibits on UPS, both a package car and airplane displays, giving children and adults alike an opportunity to interact with some of UPS’s transformational technologies.—
Olivia Evans,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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The grand jury investigation, which lead to the manslaughter charge, included testimony from 150 witnesses, most from the State Police, and close to 350 exhibits, according to the Commonwealth.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
15 Apr. 2026
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Here — with stainless-steel kegs nearby and bartenders pouring pilsners and pale ales under market lights and beach balls — wrestlers launch off the top rope in raucous displays of acrobatics.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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Case in point, the dramatic lobby installations from star florist and designer Jeff Leatham, which might include gorgeous, tumbling floral displays in the spring, or a giant plexiglass reindeer in the winter.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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However, the more immediate goal is a series of public flight demonstrations scheduled for the Farnborough International Airshow in July 2026.—
David Szondy
April 17,
New Atlas,
17 Apr. 2026
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Public flight demonstrations are planned, including at the Farnborough International Airshow in July.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Apr. 2026
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Currently, the Northeast is reporting the most ER visits for tick bites, followed by the Midwest, Southeast, West and South Central regions, respectively, CDC data shows.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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So far this year, nearly 70 million filers have received tax returns, agency data shows.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Exhibitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhibitions. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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