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as in exhibition
a public showing of objects of interest a touring exhibit of national treasures from the Smithsonian Institution

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verb

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How is the word exhibit different from other verbs like it?

Some common synonyms of exhibit are display, expose, flaunt, parade, and show. While all these words mean "to present so as to invite notice or attention," exhibit stresses putting forward prominently or openly.

exhibit paintings at a gallery

When could display be used to replace exhibit?

The meanings of display and exhibit largely overlap; however, display emphasizes putting in a position where others may see to advantage.

display sale items

When can expose be used instead of exhibit?

The words expose and exhibit are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, expose suggests bringing forth from concealment and displaying.

sought to expose the hypocrisy of the town fathers

When is it sensible to use flaunt instead of exhibit?

The synonyms flaunt and exhibit are sometimes interchangeable, but flaunt suggests a shameless, boastful, often offensive parading.

nouveaux riches flaunting their wealth

When is parade a more appropriate choice than exhibit?

While the synonyms parade and exhibit are close in meaning, parade implies an ostentatious or arrogant displaying.

parading their piety for all to see

When would show be a good substitute for exhibit?

Although the words show and exhibit have much in common, show implies no more than enabling another to see or examine.

showed her snapshots to the whole group

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of exhibit
Noun
Next: an exhibit where visitors can ride a Seussian tricycle with square wheels around an undulating yellow track. Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 23 June 2025 But Bush and his legal team succeeded, in one respect: Bush’s responses to Lake’s petition, as well as other supporting exhibits and documents pertaining to Bush’s side of the case, remain under seal or heavily redacted. Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
Verb
But many of those who spoke Tuesday said that these facilities are simply not equipped to handle the severe behaviors that people with dementia and similar conditions can exhibit. Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 June 2025 On his way back to the canteen for one of those soft pretzels, Phil saw that the Jasper Gunn Mummy was also being exhibited, accompanied by a display of antique cowboy toys. Hazlitt, 18 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for exhibit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhibit
Noun
  • The exhibition includes very early designs made from decaying fabrics.
    Miles Socha, Footwear News, 25 June 2025
  • Titled after the 1995 album by Orange County riot grrrl band Emily’s Sassy Lime, featured artists in the show, the exhibition takes youth–its awkwardness, radicality, resilience–as both theme and inspiration.
    Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
Verb
  • The bakery case displays the day’s dessert specials.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 25 June 2025
  • The Meta logo is displayed during the Viva Technology show at Parc des Expositions Porte de Versailles on May 22, 2024 in Paris, France.
    Kate Knibbs, Wired News, 25 June 2025
Verb
  • What To Know The Susquehanna poll showed that Fetterman remains more popular than not with Pennsylvania voters, with 41 percent approving of him, compared to 37 percent disapproving.
    Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
  • Organizations must show top performers specific examples of how excellence has led to advancement within the company.
    Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
Verb
  • Ahead the company’s mid-May upfront presentation in New York at Madison Square Garden, WBD president and CEO David Zaslav unveiled though that the name will be changed back to HBO Max.
    Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2025
  • This morning at Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, Forbes unveiled its first-ever Accessibility 100 list, highlighting the biggest innovators and impact-makers in the field of accessibility for people with disabilities.
    Forbes Press Releases, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025

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“Exhibit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhibit. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.

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