expositions

noun

plural of exposition
1
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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3
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 Oscar Del Pozo | Afp | Getty Images People displaced by the forest fire find refuge at the Parc des expositions de Bordeaux, in Bordeaux, south-western France, on 27 July, 2026. — Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 27 July 2026 However, that path could lead him away from the brand of expositions on erotic pleasures that sustain his fame and, more important, his fortune. — Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 14 July 2026 Their displacement, whether to touristed shorelines, museums, or expositions, effaced much of their meaning. — 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
  1. exhibits
  2. analyses
  3. explanations
  4. exhibitions
  5. commentaries
  6. interpretations
  7. displays
  8. observations
Noun
  • Highlights are a bake and craft sale, farm exhibits, kids’ activities and contests.
    — Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Plan to spend at least three hours exploring the trolls, exhibits, and its surrounding trails.
    — Lisa Greissinger, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of exhibits
Noun
  • But that number is based on their own analyses and is not a figure that is coming from Anthropic, the sources said.
    — Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2026
  • External control arms, comparative effectiveness studies against real-world standard of care, post-market expansions of indication and broader safety analyses all become more tractable.
    — David Talby, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of analyses
Noun
  • Each of these explanations could have been folded into other lines of dialogue or phone calls or literally anything else instead of being spelt out alphabetically so Twitter can’t point out a plot hole.
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • While official explanations have been absent regarding Aubrey’s departure and the circumstances that preceded it, its mysterious nature evokes the similarly abrupt exit of his predecessor, Shivaun Nurre, three years ago.
    — Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of explanations
Noun
  • The bill included exemptions for several non-cockfighting purposes, including food production, educational programs, animal shelters and exhibitions.
    — Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • There’ll still be animal exhibitions and a junior livestock auction, too, along with pony and camel rides and a petting zoo.
    — Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of exhibitions
Noun
  • Additionally, several legal and policy commentaries stress that the absence of direct consumer refunds reflects statutory and administrative constraints rather than a deliberate effort to deny households relief.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The statement is the latest in a series of North Korean commentaries criticizing security cooperation among the United States, South Korea and Japan.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of commentaries
Noun
  • Brands like Billy Reid, Officine Générale and Sandro each offer more contemporary interpretations, with softer leather, less bulk and details that reflect the personality of the individual brand.
    — Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • But the respite after the signing was short-lived, with Washington and Tehran seemingly adopting different interpretations of the language used in the interim agreement.
    — Tiago Ventura, Time, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of interpretations
Noun
  • Visitors are welcomed with demonstrations, exhibitions, live music, and truffle-dog races, along with displays of traditional handcrafted items made of ceramic, wrought iron, wood, paper, and leather.
    — Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • In addition to displays of memorabilia going back to the 1940s, there will be a trio of programs that explore decades of fairgrounds history.
    — Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of displays
Noun
  • Its observations helped refine the age of the Universe, study black holes, discover thousands of galaxies, and capture some of the most iconic images ever taken from space.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 9 Aug. 2026
  • As mentioned in recent observations, cornerback and linebacker remain difficult to gauge with the injury list growing at those respective positions.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of observations

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