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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
Must-visit stops include Arts Warehouse, a large contemporary art space with rotating exhibitions, and Arts Garage, which hosts live music, theater, and comedy events year-round.
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Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2026
Because its primary sections on the oppression and violence that Black people were subjected to during the Middle Passage, slavery, and Jim Crow are below the museum’s street-level entrance—while the culture exhibits are upstairs—the history exhibitions are effectively optional for visitors.
—Clint Smith, The Atlantic, 19 Jan. 2026
At Reston Art Gallery, which is only open on weekends, look for rotating exhibitions in a variety of art mediums, including photography, sculpture, and oil painting.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 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, 18 Jan. 2026
Museums across the state feature exhibitions of Islamic art, historic documents and artifacts, including Qurans, calligraphy and more.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 15 Jan. 2026
Milazimi has been featured in group exhibitions at Galleria Continua, Paris (2025) and the Ludwig Museum, Budapest (2020), and participated in the Fiftth Autostrada Biennale, Prizren (2025) and Manifesta 14, Prishtina (2020).
—News Desk, Artforum, 14 Jan. 2026
After noticing that many open exhibitions in the area seemed focused more broadly on Southern California, the museum’s leadership saw an opportunity to hone in on Orange County artists exclusively.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
Many younger visitors have been enticed to visit the town thanks to its arts offerings, with rising numbers making the pilgrimage to the Frieder Burda Museum to take in its temporary exhibitions.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2026
Because its primary sections on the oppression and violence that Black people were subjected to during the Middle Passage, slavery, and Jim Crow are below the museum’s street-level entrance—while the culture exhibits are upstairs—the history exhibitions are effectively optional for visitors.
—Clint Smith, The Atlantic, 19 Jan. 2026
At Reston Art Gallery, which is only open on weekends, look for rotating exhibitions in a variety of art mediums, including photography, sculpture, and oil painting.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 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, 18 Jan. 2026
Museums across the state feature exhibitions of Islamic art, historic documents and artifacts, including Qurans, calligraphy and more.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 15 Jan. 2026
Milazimi has been featured in group exhibitions at Galleria Continua, Paris (2025) and the Ludwig Museum, Budapest (2020), and participated in the Fiftth Autostrada Biennale, Prizren (2025) and Manifesta 14, Prishtina (2020).
—News Desk, Artforum, 14 Jan. 2026
After noticing that many open exhibitions in the area seemed focused more broadly on Southern California, the museum’s leadership saw an opportunity to hone in on Orange County artists exclusively.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
Many younger visitors have been enticed to visit the town thanks to its arts offerings, with rising numbers making the pilgrimage to the Frieder Burda Museum to take in its temporary exhibitions.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhibitions
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When asked for comment on the document dump, Swift’s rep pointed the Daily News toward Lawfare senior editor Anna Bower’s tweet linking to the exhibits.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
21 Jan. 2026
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The designer and illustrator, who mounts exhibits at the Denver Art Museum, was tapped to do an image-transfer, or large graphic application, to a 26-by-20-foot wall in the lobby, just across from a shiny new bar.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
20 Jan. 2026
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Known for his cinematic runway displays, Jacquemus has paraded fashion in spectacular outdoor locations, including a lavender field, a salt mine and a ripe field of wheat.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
12 Jan. 2026
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His displays have strengthened his claim for England’s No 10 position over Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham at the World Cup, presenting Thomas Tuchel with his toughest and most topical selection headache.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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The group also reported that more than 2,300 people have been arrested and that demonstrations have spread to at least 180 cities nationwide.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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Tensions mount in Minneapolis Hundreds of people took to the streets of Minneapolis to protest within hours of Good’s death and demonstrations have continued to swell in the ensuing days.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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Along the way, the funny guys have also appeared in several TV shows and movies, including their own, Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny, in 2006.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Jan. 2026
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He was then run over by a patrol vehicle, video shows.—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Exhibitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhibitions. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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