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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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2
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
For emerging Japan, world’s fairs and expositions presented a tremendous opportunity.
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Rebecca Corbett, The Conversation, 3 Sep. 2025
Rebecca Corbett, The Conversation, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expositions
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The Oklahoma Route 66 Museum, located in Clinton, Oklahoma, features a 1950s-style diner and historic exhibits.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Enjoy educational, animal-centric exhibits and experiences—including conservation programs in support of the California condor and the island fox—across 30 stunning seaside acres.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
23 Oct. 2025
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The researchers used a series of methods involving x-rays, CT scans, and microscopic and chemical analyses to ensure that the fleshy parts were indeed just a clay molding.—
Andrea Tamayo,
Scientific American,
23 Oct. 2025
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According to their analyses, the dinosaur, which could grow to over 12 meters (40 feet) long, had a fleshy crest along the neck and back and a row of spikes running down the tail.—
Amanda Schupak,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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Aircraft, ammunition belts, bolts of fabric, mine-working, kilt-making, cement-mixing, nuns, saris and American football have all been marshaled as explanations.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Oct. 2025
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The prince was widely criticized for failing to show empathy for Epstein's victims and for offering unbelievable explanations for his friendship with the disgraced financier.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Oct. 2025
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Passengers will also be privy to bespoke soundtracks, films, rotating digital art exhibitions and editorial storytelling with artists across the airlines media platforms.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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Note that the museum is only open when exhibitions take place throughout the school year, so make sure to check the schedule here.—
Sophie-Claire Hoeller,
Vogue,
23 Oct. 2025
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Once again this year, fourth grade teachers around the county turned their classrooms into recording studios, and their students submitted outstanding stories, interviews and commentaries for NPR's Student Podcast Challenge.—
Jordan Owens,
NPR,
4 Oct. 2025
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Transcripts, grammars, vocabularies, dictionaries, glyph studies, botanical studies, commentaries, articles, editions of codices, correspondence, maps, charts, drawings, photographs, Maya Society materials, genealogies of Maya families, and Mayan glyphs on moveable type.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
12 Sep. 2025
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Vogue’s Favorite Velvet Dresses While velvet’s heritage leans formal, modern interpretations push the fabric into fresh territory—think unexpected textures, colors, and silhouettes.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
22 Oct. 2025
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Luckily, he’s been pleased with the other interpretations of his work.—
William Earl,
Variety,
21 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile 17% of consumers said will buy inflatables, animatronics or other large lawn displays.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Oct. 2025
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Peaceful protesting with song and dance Despite the many criticisms that anti-Trump protesters came to preach, there were displays of optimism, hope and whimsy in several cities.—
Emma Bowman,
NPR,
19 Oct. 2025
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The Challenge Our team started this research in summer 2023, when one of us, a space weather expert, spotted inconsistencies in space weather observations.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
24 Oct. 2025
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Nobody Wants This is a tougher case because its leads, Kristen Bell and Adam Brody, are just so charming and many of its observations about love and family are just so spot-on that weaker elements can get lost in the froth.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Expositions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expositions. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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