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as in exhibits
a public showing of objects of interest
an exposition of flying machines from the early days of aviation
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as in analyses
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 explanations
a statement that makes something clear
the astronomer's exposition of white dwarfs was a little helpful
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Recent Examples of expositions
Their displacement, whether to touristed shorelines, museums, or expositions, effaced much of their meaning.
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Glenn Adamson, Artforum, 2 May 2026
Iowa State Fair — Mid-August The Iowa State Fair in Des Moines pulls in more than a million people each year and is one of the oldest and largest agricultural and industrial expositions in the country.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
In a fit of rage over the expositions made in Lexi's play, Nate drives to a warehouse where Cal drinks with a few of his orgy partners.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Apr. 2026
His firm’s work has been featured at numerous international expositions, including the French Pavilion at the Osaka Expo (World’s Fair) in 2025.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 6 Feb. 2026
Businessman and philanthropist Joe Freeman began the movement that led to the construction of a county coliseum where livestock expositions and agricultural shows could be held.
—Melissa Renteria, San Antonio Express-News, 1 Feb. 2026
For emerging Japan, world’s fairs and expositions presented a tremendous opportunity.
—Rebecca Corbett, The Conversation, 3 Sep. 2025
Glenn Adamson, Artforum, 2 May 2026
Iowa State Fair — Mid-August The Iowa State Fair in Des Moines pulls in more than a million people each year and is one of the oldest and largest agricultural and industrial expositions in the country.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
In a fit of rage over the expositions made in Lexi's play, Nate drives to a warehouse where Cal drinks with a few of his orgy partners.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Apr. 2026
His firm’s work has been featured at numerous international expositions, including the French Pavilion at the Osaka Expo (World’s Fair) in 2025.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 6 Feb. 2026
Businessman and philanthropist Joe Freeman began the movement that led to the construction of a county coliseum where livestock expositions and agricultural shows could be held.
—Melissa Renteria, San Antonio Express-News, 1 Feb. 2026
For emerging Japan, world’s fairs and expositions presented a tremendous opportunity.
—Rebecca Corbett, The Conversation, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expositions
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Interpretive exhibits, wind in the oak forests and eagles drifting below reveal the site’s enduring significance, while rangers and tribal partners share how these mounds remain living heritage, not relics.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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While celebrating a successful 2025–26 school year, Ramona FFA members are already preparing for a busy summer season that includes agricultural mechanics projects, landscape design exhibits and livestock competitions at both the San Diego County Fair and the Ramona Junior Fair.—
Stephanie Ogilvie,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 June 2026
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Some of the best analyses of the financial ramifications of all this can be found in the DealBook newsletter, which notes that SpaceX is now essentially an AI company, and as such will have to spend heavily to catch up to Anthropic and OpenAI.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
12 June 2026
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According to some analyses, the rule led to more defensive and cautious play from players too afraid to concede the game-winning goal, despite the intention of the rule to encourage more exciting play in extra time.—
Kierra Frazier,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Interviews with voters across Los Angeles suggested other explanations for Pratt’s possible struggles.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
8 June 2026
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Luteal-phase fatigue and food cravings have clear physiological explanations and follicular-phase cognitive advantages have emerging support.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2026
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Here is a list of must-see exhibitions.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
9 June 2026
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Visitors can expect a radically different experience from previous exhibitions, with a new route and a unique showcasing of global talent.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
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Pastors normally take hours a week to examine the original language for their text, consult commentaries, develop illustrations and examples, and deliberate about practical applications.—
Christian B. Miller,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
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There have been some excellent commentaries on what the Hormuz Crisis means for different parts of the world in terms of oil and gas.—
Scott Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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The failure to analyze or even acknowledge countless comic interpretations of presidents in contexts that lack Lorne Michaels is so thoroughly bizarre that the entire documentary becomes more head-scratching than enlightening.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2026
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The ability to reproduce these features in the laboratory could help scientists better understand how different regions of the moon have changed over time and improve interpretations of orbital observations.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
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The games were neither displays of baseball elegance nor overpowering runaways.—
Ken Sugiura,
AJC.com,
8 June 2026
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Their flag, country name, and national anthem are removed from official displays.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2026
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Its satellites have been blamed for interfering with astronomical observations and posing an ever-increasing risk of space collisions.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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But their inner lives don’t hold shape the way her little girls (and boys) do, with their uncanny dialogue and idiosyncratic observations.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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“Expositions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expositions. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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