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
Despite what the Rani says, this episode is just exposition.
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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
James Joyce’s Dedalus has little real trauma beyond his own desires and tensions with the church; Mrs. Dalloway’s concerns about her party are beyond trivial and so formal innovation, fragmentation, and non-linear exposition add something to the telling.
—Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 21 May 2025
Even bad exposition can’t trip up Tom Cruise, flying high with ‘Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning.’
The Doors at 60: Surviving members and famous fans break down the greatness of iconic L.A. band.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025
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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
James Joyce’s Dedalus has little real trauma beyond his own desires and tensions with the church; Mrs. Dalloway’s concerns about her party are beyond trivial and so formal innovation, fragmentation, and non-linear exposition add something to the telling.
—Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 21 May 2025
Even bad exposition can’t trip up Tom Cruise, flying high with ‘Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning.’
The Doors at 60: Surviving members and famous fans break down the greatness of iconic L.A. band.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exposition
Noun
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One exhibit shows some of the stunning and colorful animals found locally in the rockpools around the coast.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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The exhibit also is featured in Saturday’s adults-only Science Night Live event.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2025
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Lately, Gaines’ commentary has included spotlighting and vilifying transgender children and teens for their involvement in women’s and girls’ sports.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Editor’s Note: The views expressed in this commentary are solely those of the writer.—
Milad Haghani,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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The new study, published this month in Psychological Science, offers one explanation about this phenomenon.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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There was little immediate public explanation or detail from the White House in the aftermath of Trump’s dramatic escalation.—
Phil Mattingly,
CNN Money,
27 May 2025
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The road not taken—and now rediscovered by Orozco—is the reintroduction of the ancient Marxist concept of use value,the dialectical opposite of exchange value, and, more recently, also the sole form of resisting exhibition value, which has totally effaced the concepts of material use and function.—
Benjamin H. D. Buchloh,
Artforum,
1 June 2025
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The exhibition baseball team is known for its highly choreographed dance routines in striking yellow uniforms.—
Fielding Buck,
Oc Register,
30 May 2025
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In Gilbert’s hands, reappraising the decade from a feminist perspective is more an exercise in cataloguing than in analysis: the ideology of the era is not subtle, and its narratives don’t need decoding.—
Dayna Tortorici,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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The brand also prominently lists their certificate of analysis on their website, a major bonus for users who appreciate transparency.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
8 June 2025
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In other words, attractiveness is a multidimensional concept comprising beauty, genuineness, and self-esteem, with ‘naturalness’ being an interpretation of the optimal balance of these factors.—
Valerie Monroe,
Allure,
2 June 2025
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One interpretation is that that’s what the world would have been like if we hadn’t got thrown out of the Garden of Eden.—
Sarah Larson,
New Yorker,
1 June 2025
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But for all-round quality of performance, Paris Saint-Germain’s displays across their last-16 matches against Liverpool stick in the mind.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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Many conditions have to align for the perfect display.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
1 June 2025
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Representatives for Wilton Rancheria had not responded to requests for comment, as of publication.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacbee.com,
5 June 2025
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Columbia did not immediately return a request for comment.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
4 June 2025
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“Exposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exposition. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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