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
Ramirez cooked up this back story to create more emotional links, and thus more stakes, between the singers in 1996, but it’s weighed down by clunky dialogue (especially between the sisters) and heavy-handed exposition.
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Elisabeth Vincentelli, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2025
One major challenge was subtly including exposition on the various quirks of Punjabi culture, such as the number of religious holidays.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2025
Amazon Attendees walk through an exposition hall at AWS re:Invent, a conference hosted by Amazon Web Services, in Las Vegas on Dec. 3, 2024.
—Ari Levy, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2025
Kaitlyn Dever did a great job here, but the scene was a little much, both in terms of the degree of exposition and in its shocking level of violence.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
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Elisabeth Vincentelli, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2025
One major challenge was subtly including exposition on the various quirks of Punjabi culture, such as the number of religious holidays.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2025
Amazon Attendees walk through an exposition hall at AWS re:Invent, a conference hosted by Amazon Web Services, in Las Vegas on Dec. 3, 2024.
—Ari Levy, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2025
Kaitlyn Dever did a great job here, but the scene was a little much, both in terms of the degree of exposition and in its shocking level of violence.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exposition
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However, knowing that this year's exhibit explores the figure of the Black dandy, suit silhouettes like the Zoot suit or those of the Sapeurs originating in the Congo can be expected.—
María Munsuri,
Glamour,
4 May 2025
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In 2024 alone, more than 800,000 people experienced its powerful exhibits, confirming its status as one of Northern Ireland’s most popular and impactful cultural destinations.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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The quiet death of movie culture by Ellis Jamal Sutton Filmmaker Ellis Jamal Sutton may just be starting out, but his recent commentary on the state of cinema for his substack, Notes from the Studio, speaks to an awareness that will get him (and possibly you) very far.—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
12 May 2025
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This informed discussion, commentary and critical discourse – along with the news stories that provide the general public with a window into the buzz of the festival – are as much part of cinema culture’s ecosystem as the films themselves.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2025
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Betty doesn’t volunteer an explanation and Laura doesn’t ask.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2025
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In the absence of an official explanation, theories have filled the void in a case that has spurred true crime podcasts and plenty of speculation, including the suggestion Kohberger was trying to impress an old professor by getting away with murder.—
Jorge L. Ortiz,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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This new solo exhibition—her first in the United States, her first as a mother, and her most vulnerable yet—features 13 oil paintings Showering made during this intense period of change.—
Grace Edquist,
Vogue,
8 May 2025
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The gala’s coinciding exhibition at the Met was curated by author Monica L. Miller and rooted in her 2009 book, Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity.—
Michelle Duncan,
Architectural Digest,
8 May 2025
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These services include research, analysis, advising, consulting, benchmarking, acquisition matchmaking and video and speaking sponsorships.—
Robert Kramer,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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But since their places were confirmed on Monday, almost half have gotten rid of their holdings, whether by selling the coins or transferring them to different wallets, a WIRED analysis shows.—
Joel Khalili,
Wired News,
16 May 2025
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Yes, many families absolutely lean into the dress code of cowboy boots, lariats, cowboy hats and other committed interpretations of cowboy formal.—
Margaux Lushing,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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And the 69-year-old Leo has a trail of social media posts promoting opinion articles critical of Vice President JD Vance ‒ one as recent as April 14 ‒ over Vance's interpretation of Scripture and his position on immigration.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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The base model 2026 Kia Sportage LX comes standard with 12.3-inch dual panoramic displays with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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The events garner media attention, with their photo-ready displays of firearms taken out of circulation.—
David Greising,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2025
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The talks have been shrouded in secrecy, and neither side made comments to reporters on the way out.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 May 2025
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There was no immediate Israeli comment on the latest strikes.—
WAFAA SHURAFA,
Time,
11 May 2025
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“Exposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exposition. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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