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
Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 11 Mar. 2026
Museums and historic sites will mark the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with exhibits, live music, immersive events and massive bison.
—Fritz Hahn, Washington Post, 11 Mar. 2026
Admission gives you access to educational exhibits and adorable animals, from Beluga Whales to penguins.
—Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Most of the science lives inside with the fossils and exhibits.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Just up the coast is the oceanfront Museo de Arte Contemporáneo, where the International Biennial of Contemporary Art of the South (Bienalsur) is based; the museum has also hosted exhibits by emerging and established international names like Brazilian multimedia artist Regina Silveira.
—Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
The rest of the exhibits contain reports from a third-party private-investigation firm that tracked down other crew members on the shoot, who both recalled West sticking his fingers down An’s mouth.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 10 Mar. 2026
According to data compiled by Diaspora Alliance, Jews were involved in 25% of the performances, exhibits and artistic expressions canceled in 2023 for allegations of antisemitism — despite making up less than 1% of the country’s population.
—Shira Li Bartov, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
This is why there are traveling art exhibits of his creations.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 9 Mar. 2026
Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2026
The moon typically exhibits a grey color because light that reaches the lunar surface is often filtered through Earth's atmosphere.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 1 Mar. 2026
Also exhibits about Odenton’s railroads, homes, churches, and schools.
—Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 28 Feb. 2026
Fool Proof™ Gardenia exhibits lower susceptibility to common diseases and displays impressive drought tolerance.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
Boyle is stepping into the fight over the slavery exhibits at the President's House in Old City.
—Dan Snyder, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
In National Parks across the country, government officials are removing, often without explanation, exhibits that enable us to see through the eyes of people who lived in a world different from our own.
—Carol Quillen, Time, 21 Feb. 2026
Donnelly Park will also play host to border collie and Highland cow exhibits on Saturday.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2026
Courtenay, as a caregiver with deeply sympathetic layers, exhibits frustration and compassion in equal measure, blending the obstinate protestations of a man in his twilight years with the lifelong tenderness and wisdom that often accompany them.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 17 Feb. 2026
Noun
Also included for review were exhibits at the Annaberg Sugar Plantation, an 18th-century colonial site active during the Atlantic slave trade.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 11 Mar. 2026
Museums and historic sites will mark the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with exhibits, live music, immersive events and massive bison.
—Fritz Hahn, Washington Post, 11 Mar. 2026
Admission gives you access to educational exhibits and adorable animals, from Beluga Whales to penguins.
—Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Most of the science lives inside with the fossils and exhibits.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Just up the coast is the oceanfront Museo de Arte Contemporáneo, where the International Biennial of Contemporary Art of the South (Bienalsur) is based; the museum has also hosted exhibits by emerging and established international names like Brazilian multimedia artist Regina Silveira.
—Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
The rest of the exhibits contain reports from a third-party private-investigation firm that tracked down other crew members on the shoot, who both recalled West sticking his fingers down An’s mouth.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 10 Mar. 2026
According to data compiled by Diaspora Alliance, Jews were involved in 25% of the performances, exhibits and artistic expressions canceled in 2023 for allegations of antisemitism — despite making up less than 1% of the country’s population.
—Shira Li Bartov, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
This is why there are traveling art exhibits of his creations.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 9 Mar. 2026
Verb
Chai tea exhibits many of the benefits of black tea, but with the potential health effects of spices such as cardamom and ginger.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2026
The moon typically exhibits a grey color because light that reaches the lunar surface is often filtered through Earth's atmosphere.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 1 Mar. 2026
Also exhibits about Odenton’s railroads, homes, churches, and schools.
—Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 28 Feb. 2026
Fool Proof™ Gardenia exhibits lower susceptibility to common diseases and displays impressive drought tolerance.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
Boyle is stepping into the fight over the slavery exhibits at the President's House in Old City.
—Dan Snyder, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
In National Parks across the country, government officials are removing, often without explanation, exhibits that enable us to see through the eyes of people who lived in a world different from our own.
—Carol Quillen, Time, 21 Feb. 2026
Donnelly Park will also play host to border collie and Highland cow exhibits on Saturday.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2026
Courtenay, as a caregiver with deeply sympathetic layers, exhibits frustration and compassion in equal measure, blending the obstinate protestations of a man in his twilight years with the lifelong tenderness and wisdom that often accompany them.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhibits
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With minimal light pollution, the park has spectacular night skies, from Milky Way showings in the summer to Northern Lights displays in winter.—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2026
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One of the largest epiphyllum hybrid (epi) flower shows in the country, the Mother’s Day show offers an opportunity for people to stroll through epi flower displays in a large variety of colors and sizes.—
Martina Schimitschek,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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Satellite analysis by the AP shows that the school, as well as other targets struck the same day, had characteristics visible from the air that could have identified them as civilian sites before they were struck.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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Philadelphia Common Pleas Court Judge Michael Fanning has been suspended without pay for assaulting two women, including his 30-year-old daughter, a court docket shows Thursday.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
13 Mar. 2026
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Nearby, the Cornish Bank hosts music festivals, open-mic nights, film screenings, art exhibitions, and folk-music sessions.—
Issy von Simson,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2026
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The quality and appeal of the AGO’s exhibitions, the significant growth of the collection, and his deep commitment to scholarship, all stand as hallmarks of his successful tenure, said AGO director Stephan Jost in a statement.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Exhibits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhibits. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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