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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
People can also go to the project website to view meeting materials and exhibits and provide online comments. Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2025 The curatorial department is also developing programming that connects audiences to the collections, exhibits, Speed Cinema and the work of local artists, Butterweck said. Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
In 2024, her work was also exhibited at Adelman Fine Art Gallery in downtown San Diego for several months. Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Oct. 2025 Though his body did exhibit some markings that could have been wounds, officials at the time ruled out foul play. Jr Radcliffe, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for exhibit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhibit
Noun
  • Ahead of the next round of exhibition games this month against Ecuador and Australia, Howard was uplifted by USMNT’s win in their last game against Japan.
    Adam Crafton, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
  • MacPhee, who was not involved in the new research, has conducted five scientific expeditions to Antarctica and curated an exhibition on Shackleton’s Endurance voyage at the museum.
    Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The twins displayed just how different their styles on the red carpet, but still agreed that leather footwear was the way to go for the event.
    Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2025
  • The 82-mile loop travels along lava fields, forests, rivers, waterfalls, and displays mountain views of six Cascade peaks.
    Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Even if Schottenheimer wants to deny it, a lot of the grit that players and the owner pointed to that was shown in the game goes right back to him.
    Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Numbers provided by Cincinnati Public Schools show that the school district had 4,326 homeless students last year, representing a 77% increase from a decade prior, despite total student enrollment increasing by only 538 students over the same period of time.
    Elizabeth B. Kim, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Galaxy Digital — Shares jumped nearly 3%, extending Monday’s gains after the digital assets investment platform unveiled a Robinhood-like trading system c alled GalaxyOne.
    Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2025
  • The Tourbillon, which was unveiled in June, is just the third distinct model the French marque has made since it was acquired by Volkswagen late last century, and first since Rimac founder Mate Rimac took over.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2025

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“Exhibit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhibit. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.

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