1
as in exhibit
a public showing of objects of interest
an exposition of flying machines from the early days of aviation
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2
as in commentary
a series of explanations or observations on something (as an event)
the nonstop exposition of the ceremonies by the TV newscasters was both unnecessary and irritating
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3
as in explanation
a statement that makes something clear
the astronomer's exposition of white dwarfs was a little helpful
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Recent Examples of exposition
The Last of Us is back for Season 2, which gets underway with a lay-of-the-land episode that serves mainly to get a lot of the five-year time jump exposition out of the way.
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Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 13 Apr. 2025
The Rani teleports over to share some exposition (and also to declare that Mel thinks of her every night.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 1 June 2025
In recent times, the saying has become little more than lazy exposition in Hollywood hero monologues rather than a nugget of wisdom that American politicians and voters genuinely honor.
—Clare Morell, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
In between, arguments are made and relationships are built, but the sometimes laborious work of exposition and table-setting can become effervescent when delivered at Sherman-Palladino’s melodic meter.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 24 Apr. 2025
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Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 13 Apr. 2025
The Rani teleports over to share some exposition (and also to declare that Mel thinks of her every night.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 1 June 2025
In recent times, the saying has become little more than lazy exposition in Hollywood hero monologues rather than a nugget of wisdom that American politicians and voters genuinely honor.
—Clare Morell, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
In between, arguments are made and relationships are built, but the sometimes laborious work of exposition and table-setting can become effervescent when delivered at Sherman-Palladino’s melodic meter.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exposition
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These performances were intended to bring to light the role of fossil fuel giant BP in sponsoring the museum’s exhibits, and thus the Tate’s complicity in the climate change crisis.—
Marianne Krasny,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Flair was one of numerous WWE superstars at Javits Center in New York, and the makeshift superstar entrance was undoubtedly the most popular exhibit, short of any panels.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2025
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The feud marks the latest controversy for Rowling, who has doubled down on her anti-trans commentary over the years, creating deep divisions within the Harry Potter fanbase.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Federal Reserve Pressure Another key factor in the dollar's decline is Trump's unorthodox approach to monetary policy, openly questioning the Federal Reserve's decision-making through commentary and pressure that brings its independence into question.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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And in practice, the explanation doesn’t need to be technical.—
Shiva Chandrashekher,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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However, on May 2, the NSF, under the direction of the Trump administration, abruptly terminated our grant without explanation.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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The exhibition includes very early designs made from decaying fabrics.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
25 June 2025
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Titled after the 1995 album by Orange County riot grrrl band Emily’s Sassy Lime, featured artists in the show, the exhibition takes youth–its awkwardness, radicality, resilience–as both theme and inspiration.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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An analysis from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office found 11.8 million more Americans would become uninsured by 2034 if the bill became law.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
1 July 2025
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McCarty’s bill faced opposition from the county of Sacramento and the cities of Citrus Heights and Elk Grove, according to a Senate analysis from July 2024.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2025
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Thomas' interpretation and feelings toward the 150-year-old law have been conveyed numerous times in past Court decisions.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 June 2025
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Analyzing the president’s motivations became the continent’s favorite parlor game, because the appropriate response to him would depend on which interpretation one favored.—
Gideon Rose,
Foreign Affairs,
23 June 2025
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As dusk turns to night on June 27, the shower is likely to produce its most impressive displays.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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The 13-inch Laptop does make some welcome upgrades—a backlit keyboard, a somewhat larger and higher-resolution display panel—but its aluminum body feels slightly softer and flimsier than what the main Surface Laptop uses.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
26 June 2025
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Lutnick echoed von der Leyen's comments in the Thursday Bloomberg TV interview, saying that the EU had picked up the pace of the negotiations in recent weeks, laying out the groundwork for an accord.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 June 2025
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Newsweek has contacted the Russian defense ministry for comment.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
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“Exposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exposition. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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