as in displays
a public showing of objects of interest
a touring exhibit of national treasures from the Smithsonian Institution
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as in shows
to present so as to invite notice or attention
these naturalists take their birds of prey on tour and exhibit them before groups of schoolchildren
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Recent Examples of exhibits
Hannah Hudnall, USA Today, 6 May 2026
Colbert and Obama spoke for a while about current events and politics — including about the powers the office of the presidency should and should not have — followed by a walking tour of exhibits in the museum.
—Doug George, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Along with exhibits of skeletons, mummies, and Revolutionary War mementos, the museum included an entire floor of dioramas and panoramic paintings.
—Sebastian Smee, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
In addition to rotating exhibits, the admission-free galleries display Korean furniture, Upper Midwest ceramics, and paintings by contemporary American artists such as Georgia O'Keeffe and Roy Lichtenstein.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2026
The event included live entertainment, by the Westminster Municipal Band and Midnite Run, food trucks and vendors, children’s activities, military exhibits, crafters, face painters, balloon artists.
—Jeffrey F. Bill, Baltimore Sun, 3 May 2026
Since then, the museum has held countless fashion exhibits throughout the years with museums around the world following suit.
—ABC News, 3 May 2026
Dinosaurs is a 10-acre outdoor attraction featuring more than 40 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs, along with walking trails, live shows and interactive exhibits.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
The insulation from the ceiling snowed down onto virtually every part of the building — exhibits, artifacts, galleries and display cases.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
Hannah Hudnall, USA Today, 6 May 2026
Open during the summer every year, the Center exhibits artifacts from Sacagawea’s expedition with Lewis and Clark, as well as crafts from the local Shoshone-Bannock community.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2026
This broadleaf evergreen shrub exhibits the most color during the growing season when new leaves are tinged with bronze.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
The life of a music director at a major opera company is inevitably one engaged in tragedy, and Conlon exhibits the dramatic flair to grip its emotional immensity.
—Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
There are no official animal exhibits along the walk, although there are small shelter areas for taking a seat, inhaling nature and feeling nostalgic.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
However, conventional electrolysis systems suffer from limitations due to the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) at the anode, which requires high energy input and exhibits slow kinetics, thereby reducing overall process efficiency and economic feasibility.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
Museums That Actually Hold Kids’ Attention Start with the Burke Museum, which houses natural history and culture exhibits ranging from native art to dinosaur fossils.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2026
There’s something poetic about how the series insists that these two together make one whole that exhibits each of the brothers’ weaknesses.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2026
Noun
The center's museum will include four floors of immersive and interactive exhibits that explore the work and legacies of Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama.
—Hannah Hudnall, USA Today, 6 May 2026
Colbert and Obama spoke for a while about current events and politics — including about the powers the office of the presidency should and should not have — followed by a walking tour of exhibits in the museum.
—Doug George, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Along with exhibits of skeletons, mummies, and Revolutionary War mementos, the museum included an entire floor of dioramas and panoramic paintings.
—Sebastian Smee, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
In addition to rotating exhibits, the admission-free galleries display Korean furniture, Upper Midwest ceramics, and paintings by contemporary American artists such as Georgia O'Keeffe and Roy Lichtenstein.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2026
The event included live entertainment, by the Westminster Municipal Band and Midnite Run, food trucks and vendors, children’s activities, military exhibits, crafters, face painters, balloon artists.
—Jeffrey F. Bill, Baltimore Sun, 3 May 2026
Since then, the museum has held countless fashion exhibits throughout the years with museums around the world following suit.
—ABC News, 3 May 2026
Dinosaurs is a 10-acre outdoor attraction featuring more than 40 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs, along with walking trails, live shows and interactive exhibits.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
The insulation from the ceiling snowed down onto virtually every part of the building — exhibits, artifacts, galleries and display cases.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
Highlights at the museum will include a full-scale replica of Barack Obama's Oval Office, special short films dedicated to the former president's campaign volunteers and Americans who wrote to him and exhibits chronicling Michelle Obama's fashion and the Obama administration's achievements.
—Hannah Hudnall, USA Today, 6 May 2026
Open during the summer every year, the Center exhibits artifacts from Sacagawea’s expedition with Lewis and Clark, as well as crafts from the local Shoshone-Bannock community.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2026
This broadleaf evergreen shrub exhibits the most color during the growing season when new leaves are tinged with bronze.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
The life of a music director at a major opera company is inevitably one engaged in tragedy, and Conlon exhibits the dramatic flair to grip its emotional immensity.
—Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
There are no official animal exhibits along the walk, although there are small shelter areas for taking a seat, inhaling nature and feeling nostalgic.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
However, conventional electrolysis systems suffer from limitations due to the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) at the anode, which requires high energy input and exhibits slow kinetics, thereby reducing overall process efficiency and economic feasibility.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
Museums That Actually Hold Kids’ Attention Start with the Burke Museum, which houses natural history and culture exhibits ranging from native art to dinosaur fossils.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2026
There’s something poetic about how the series insists that these two together make one whole that exhibits each of the brothers’ weaknesses.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhibits
Noun
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The dimensions of La Pausa suggested a smaller scale of events than the now-customary splashy destination displays of other brands, and Grangié has turned this into a stance.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
10 May 2026
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Perusing the displays, Cancela picked out a 14K gold, guardian-angel charm as well as an azabache, a black stone Cubans wear to ward off the evil eye.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2026
Verb
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In a recess behind the desk in Carnevali’s office a photo shows Squinzi and his wife Adriana Spazzoli holding the TIM Trophy at the Mapei in 2013.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Video of the incident shows the boy trying to scramble up the bank to safety as the beaver chases him before biting him on the thigh.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
Noun
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General admission is free, though some special exhibitions require tickets.—
Taylor Haught,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
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After an inaugural edition last year, the AIR festival will return to Aspen, Colorado, in July with a program of performances, exhibitions, talks, and other events in the high-flying mountain town.—
Andy Battaglia,
ARTnews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Exhibits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhibits. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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