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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
Brother Giulio Cesareo, spokesman for the Franciscans in Assisi, said the exposition wasn’t a macabre celebration of the dead.
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ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026
The story that shows off this beautiful art, however, is less successful than the visuals, relying too much on dialogue and exposition.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 18 Feb. 2026
As seen in the rendering, a new-construction structure along Market Street will stack a 40,000-square-foot grand ballroom and a smaller junior ballroom, as well as meeting and exposition space.
—Matthew Glowicki, Louisville Courier Journal, 12 Feb. 2026
William Hesseltine and his followers had dismissed such sources as at best partial and at worst partisan in their exposition of the cruelties inflicted by their wartime enemies.
—Drew Gilpin Faust, The Atlantic, 8 Feb. 2026
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ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026
The story that shows off this beautiful art, however, is less successful than the visuals, relying too much on dialogue and exposition.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 18 Feb. 2026
As seen in the rendering, a new-construction structure along Market Street will stack a 40,000-square-foot grand ballroom and a smaller junior ballroom, as well as meeting and exposition space.
—Matthew Glowicki, Louisville Courier Journal, 12 Feb. 2026
William Hesseltine and his followers had dismissed such sources as at best partial and at worst partisan in their exposition of the cruelties inflicted by their wartime enemies.
—Drew Gilpin Faust, The Atlantic, 8 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exposition
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Admission gives you access to educational exhibits and adorable animals, from Beluga Whales to penguins.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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The exhibit will feature works from Morris’ six decades of art.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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The stage, social, and commentary opportunities are all possibilities rooted in Anderson’s ability to hone his voice and perspective.—
Jessica Lipsky,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Conservatives are digging through Talarico’s social media history and finding a trove of progressive commentary on hot-button cultural issues like race, gender, religion and immigration.—
Jonathan J. Cooper,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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Eric Musselman sat behind a microphone at the bitter end of a bitter regular season for USC, armed only with the same explanations for how a once-hopeful season could come so undone.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Some of the specific explanations the CIA had used were just crazy.—
Scott Pelley,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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The center hosts exhibitions, educational opportunities, and workshops, and many artists show and sell their work in local village galleries.—
Molly Allen,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Before opening the show in London, Opie had been in Germany installing another solo exhibition at the Fridericianum museum in Kassel.—
Fiona Sinclair Scott,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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The intelligence analysis was first reported by the Washington Post.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Authorities were able to identify multiple people who were allegedly involved through search warrants, financial analysis and assistance from financial institutions, according to Wellington.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2026
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Modern Deco interpretations can lean a bit more minimalist, but often still include bold colors.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
10 Mar. 2026
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For more than a century, that interpretation shaped both textbook and casual medical wisdom.—
Lilia Goncharova,
The Conversation,
9 Mar. 2026
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This is paired with 8 GB of unified memory, either 256 GB or 512 GB of SSD storage, and a Liquid Retina display.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 Mar. 2026
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Additionally, a pair of bronze bison stands on permanent display in Humboldt Park, created for the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition by Edward Kemeys (who also sculpted the lions outside the Art Institute).—
Doug George,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
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The Department of Administration, which manages state property and leases, did not immediately respond to a request for comment.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
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Entertainment Weekly has reached out to the White House for comment.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Exposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exposition. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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