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
Bailey Berg, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
Visitors take in the various displays and interactive exhibits inside the Freedom 250 Mobile Museum on Wednesday, May 13.
—Brian T. Krista, Baltimore Sun, 13 May 2026
House Bill 1077 would extend an ending tax ememption for some fine arts performances and museum exhibits.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 13 May 2026
This cultural event features a weekend full of authentic Greek cuisine, live music and cultural exhibits.
—Kayla Rivera, AJC.com, 12 May 2026
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
Since then, the museum has held countless fashion exhibits throughout the years with museums around the world following suit.
—ABC News, 3 May 2026
Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
But as a former high school linebacker who bulked up in college from 220 pounds to his current weight of 310, van den Berg exhibits good vision and a strong feel for the game.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 11 May 2026
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
Noun
The building underwent a multiyear renovation completed in 2019 that added a dedicated visitor entrance, expanded exhibits about its construction and cultural legacy, and reconfigured observation areas to improve visitor flow.
—Bailey Berg, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
Visitors take in the various displays and interactive exhibits inside the Freedom 250 Mobile Museum on Wednesday, May 13.
—Brian T. Krista, Baltimore Sun, 13 May 2026
House Bill 1077 would extend an ending tax ememption for some fine arts performances and museum exhibits.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 13 May 2026
This cultural event features a weekend full of authentic Greek cuisine, live music and cultural exhibits.
—Kayla Rivera, AJC.com, 12 May 2026
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
Since then, the museum has held countless fashion exhibits throughout the years with museums around the world following suit.
—ABC News, 3 May 2026
Verb
The venue will have 72 paintings upstairs and downstairs, said Janet Keto, exhibits chairperson for the North County Society of Fine Arts.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
But as a former high school linebacker who bulked up in college from 220 pounds to his current weight of 310, van den Berg exhibits good vision and a strong feel for the game.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 11 May 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhibits
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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
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According to the Wall Street Journal, new data shows the growth of xAI’s two-year old chatbot, Grok, has stagnated.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
14 May 2026
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Resident video shows aftermath Initial video released Sunday by a nearby resident showed officers running along the light‑rail tracks toward a person, and one officer kicking away what appears to be a gun from the individual on the ground.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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Both exhibitions will mark the artist’s first major solo show in both Europe and the US, respectively.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
12 May 2026
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Sterling also played an integral part in organizing key solo exhibitions for artists including Judy Chicago, Julie Taymor and Faith Ringgold.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
11 May 2026
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“Exhibits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhibits. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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