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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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
On April 20, 2026, US Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Admiral Daryl Caudle said at the Navy League’s Sea-Air-Space 2026 exposition that a decision will likely be made on whether Northrop Grumman or Boeing will get the nod to continue with the F/A-XX program.
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David Szondy
april 21, New Atlas, 21 Apr. 2026
The Sea-Air-Space exposition, known for attracting senior military officials and procurement leaders, provided a high-visibility platform for that message.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
This is the exposition portion of the program, and one of the mission specialists came over to deliver a stern-yet-friendly briefing.
—Jordan Runtagh, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
The two are so silly, so loopily in synch, that the scene, which occurs halfway through the second act, lifts the entire show, giving it a buoyancy that has been lacking during its exposition-heavy beginning.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
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David Szondy
april 21, New Atlas, 21 Apr. 2026
The Sea-Air-Space exposition, known for attracting senior military officials and procurement leaders, provided a high-visibility platform for that message.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
This is the exposition portion of the program, and one of the mission specialists came over to deliver a stern-yet-friendly briefing.
—Jordan Runtagh, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
The two are so silly, so loopily in synch, that the scene, which occurs halfway through the second act, lifts the entire show, giving it a buoyancy that has been lacking during its exposition-heavy beginning.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exposition
Noun
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Dinosaurs is a 10-acre outdoor attraction featuring more than 40 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs, along with walking trails, live shows and interactive exhibits.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Miami Museum of Contemporary Art of the African Diaspora curated the mobile interactive mural exhibit, which evolved from the existing murals seen in Overtown that highlight the neighborhood’s history, and include a QR code for visitors to scan and learn about the stories behind them.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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Does that count as commentary on the current moment?—
Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
8 May 2026
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Along with a video introduction from actor and filmmaker Alex Winter, there will be a Q&A afterward with Patric moderated by critic and scholar Travis Woods, who contributed a commentary track to a recent Australian Blu-ray release of the film.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Slavery is an appropriate explanation for the Civil War; God’s will is not.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Armed men abducted former Malian minister Mountaga Tall from his home without explanation or arrest warrant, his family said.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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Those awards will be given out on the show’s closing day, on November 22, instead of during the exhibition’s public opening.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
9 May 2026
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More than half a million people are expected to visit the monumental international art fair over the next six months to see the work of over 100 artists and 99 nations, spread across 31 permanent national pavilions and a series of other exhibition spaces.—
Fiona Sinclair Scott,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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Late last month, a private forensic lab in Florida sent a hair sample to the FBI for more advanced analysis.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
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Key to this analysis is an investigation into the different approaches to bombing.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
9 May 2026
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History belies that interpretation, as prior to the amendment, common law prevailed and all (except Blacks, Amerindians and offspring of diplomats) were regarded as citizens at birth (one of the unenumerated rights of the Ninth Amendment).—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
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But Serkis’ interpretation gives viewers closure.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Still, Malaysian officials framed the display less as an art event than as an act of restitution.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
6 May 2026
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The centerpiece of the arena has been on display in Lititz, Pennsylvania, where a mockup of a soaring 90-foot tall, open-air structure was assembled ahead of the White House event.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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The Jogye Order did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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An Instructure spokesperson did not respond to a request for additional comment.—
Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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“Exposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exposition. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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