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
Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
The museum's review of exhibits is expected to be complete by the end of the year.
—ABC News, 5 Sep. 2025
Here are some Chicago-area exhibits carrying the lessons of the past into the future.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
The administration has not yet ordered the removal of any exhibits.
—Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
From May to December, La Malmaison, a waterfront gallery, showcases exhibits that pay homage to 20th- and 21st-century artists, including Marc Chagall, Max Ernst, Stefan Szczesny, and Christine Boumeester.
—AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025
Other rare aircraft will be on display, as well as classic cars, military vehicles and exhibits.
—Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 28 Aug. 2025
Among the many exhibits sprawled across the castle's lawn, the USS Enterprise from the popular sci-fi series 'Star Trek,' was particularly eye-catching.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 28 Aug. 2025
A number of the museum's exhibits are in easy-to-miss buildings on campus just behind the second hangar.
—Arkansas Online, 24 Aug. 2025
Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Across the key pillars—Growth, Profitability, Financial Stability, and Downturn Resilience—United Therapeutics exhibits very strong operations and balance sheet health, leaving little cause for concern at present levels.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The Southern Guild hosts fairs and exhibits Tuesday to Friday, and First Thursdays give visitors the chance to explore open studios, installations, and live performances on foot in the city center.
—AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025
Such conduct exhibits 'a reckless disregard' for which penalties and disqualification are warranted.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
For lighter beers, great choices are a Belgian witbier, whose signature orange peel and coriander pull out a salad’s nuances, or a saison or farmhouse ale, especially one that exhibits notes of pepper from the yeast used in brewing.
—Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 29 Aug. 2025
Galleries and exhibits change often, and there's even an interactive art space called ArtLab that's suitable for all ages.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025
Most cosmic dust exhibits random atomic structures, and appears like soot.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2025
The Eagle’s Nest Art Gallery, located within the Oregon Coliseum, regularly exhibits works by regional artists.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 2025
Noun
The museum and library dedicated to the 41st president are very well done and interactive, with exhibits, artifacts, and movies about the lives of George and Barbara Bush.
—Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
The museum's review of exhibits is expected to be complete by the end of the year.
—ABC News, 5 Sep. 2025
Here are some Chicago-area exhibits carrying the lessons of the past into the future.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
The administration has not yet ordered the removal of any exhibits.
—Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
From May to December, La Malmaison, a waterfront gallery, showcases exhibits that pay homage to 20th- and 21st-century artists, including Marc Chagall, Max Ernst, Stefan Szczesny, and Christine Boumeester.
—AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025
Other rare aircraft will be on display, as well as classic cars, military vehicles and exhibits.
—Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 28 Aug. 2025
Among the many exhibits sprawled across the castle's lawn, the USS Enterprise from the popular sci-fi series 'Star Trek,' was particularly eye-catching.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 28 Aug. 2025
A number of the museum's exhibits are in easy-to-miss buildings on campus just behind the second hangar.
—Arkansas Online, 24 Aug. 2025
Verb
A number of the Smithsonian items and exhibits the White House objected to are no longer or never were put on display or were only posted online, USA TODAY found.
—Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Across the key pillars—Growth, Profitability, Financial Stability, and Downturn Resilience—United Therapeutics exhibits very strong operations and balance sheet health, leaving little cause for concern at present levels.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The Southern Guild hosts fairs and exhibits Tuesday to Friday, and First Thursdays give visitors the chance to explore open studios, installations, and live performances on foot in the city center.
—AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025
Such conduct exhibits 'a reckless disregard' for which penalties and disqualification are warranted.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
For lighter beers, great choices are a Belgian witbier, whose signature orange peel and coriander pull out a salad’s nuances, or a saison or farmhouse ale, especially one that exhibits notes of pepper from the yeast used in brewing.
—Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 29 Aug. 2025
Galleries and exhibits change often, and there's even an interactive art space called ArtLab that's suitable for all ages.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025
Most cosmic dust exhibits random atomic structures, and appears like soot.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2025
The Eagle’s Nest Art Gallery, located within the Oregon Coliseum, regularly exhibits works by regional artists.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhibits
Noun
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These include craft fairs, outdoor live music, pumpkin displays, chili cook-offs, s'mores and hot chocolate.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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It is said the bees gathered at the cemetery, resting on the tent over the grave and on the floral displays, returning to their hives after the service concluded.—
Elizabeth Bass Parman,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Thanks to amazing performances, wild fashion choices, and unexpected moments, the MTV Video Music Awards is typically one of the buzzier awards shows — and this year was no exception.—
Daysia Tolentino,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
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This forecast cone from the National Hurricane Center shows only the probable path of the center of a storm.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While at Grazer Kunstverein, Engels organized solo exhibitions by artists including Tom Burr and Nora Schultz.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
4 Sep. 2025
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In addition to his own designs, Silos presented over the years exhibitions of photos by the likes of Larry Fink and Sarah Moon.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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