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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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
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.
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 24 Apr. 2025
There are some things which cannot be given away in dialogue, that cannot come from exposition without risking suspension of disbelief, of losing the audience.
—Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
Despite what the Rani says, this episode is just exposition.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 24 May 2025
The Msheireb Downtown Doha exposition center welcomed 118,000 visitors, including nearly 4,000 international buyers and industry leaders.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 21 May 2025
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 24 Apr. 2025
There are some things which cannot be given away in dialogue, that cannot come from exposition without risking suspension of disbelief, of losing the audience.
—Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
Despite what the Rani says, this episode is just exposition.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 24 May 2025
The Msheireb Downtown Doha exposition center welcomed 118,000 visitors, including nearly 4,000 international buyers and industry leaders.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exposition
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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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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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His commentary on the situation was revealed during the June 18 episode of his podcast, This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von, which has since circulated widely on social media.—
Kate Nalepinski,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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Among the things to watch for is Fed Chair Jerome Powell's commentary on inflation and political pressure from President Donald Trump.—
Sara Salinas,
CNBC,
18 June 2025
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But Jones was informed after arriving at the clinic that her appointment had been canceled without explanation.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
21 June 2025
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Patterson’s explanation On August 1, three days after the lunch, Patterson was in hospital, having been convinced by doctors to stay after earlier discharging herself against their advice.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
21 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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The artifacts will be taken back to Moscow for further analysis, Warner said.—
Alex Music,
Idaho Statesman,
21 June 2025
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By contrast, measuring the lengths of submillimeter organisms has typically involved taking multiple images under a microscope and conducting image analysis.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
21 June 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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The end of the exhibit includes a touchscreen display showing flights at CLT in real time.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
26 June 2025
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The original Birkin, acquired by Paris collector Catherine B. in 2000, was put on public display for the first time in continental Europe at Sotheby’s Paris galleries last fall, and then at Sotheby’s flagship in Hong Kong earlier this year, drawing thousands of visitors.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
26 June 2025
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The Copyright Claims Board, a three-person tribunal that resolves some copyright disputes, needs to replace one of its members this year, as a current board member, who did not reply to a request for comment, is leaving.—
Kate Knibbs,
ArsTechnica,
28 June 2025
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None of the researchers responded to requests for comment.—
Alicia Adamczyk,
Fortune,
28 June 2025
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“Exposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exposition. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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