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
  • On our visit, the museum had two exhibits, one dedicated to the influence of water in Kelly’s work.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The event unites military and civilian communities in a series of public events, including ship tours, community concerts, public safety and military response exhibits, and STEM education activities.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026
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Noun
  • County and regional leaders can use and are using the insights from the economic analyses to inform decision-making across industries, including planning and development.
    — Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026
  • After taking down such accounts, companies would write reports and researchers (including us) would publish analyses to explain the evolving tactics, techniques, and procedures of online influence campaigns.
    — RENÉE DIRESTA, Foreign Affairs, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of analyses
Noun
  • In the simplest of explanations, cell therapy uses living cells to treat diseases.
    — Max Darrow, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Clear explanations from insurers would foster trust and hope, helping patients and doctors feel more confident in their decisions.
    — Howard Wolinsky, STAT, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of explanations
Noun
  • Chicago Art Fair, one of the city’s latest fine art exhibitions, will bring together nearly 50 galleries from across the globe, including eight from Chicago.
    — Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Proceeds from the evening support the museum’s exhibitions, educational opportunities and public screenings.
    — Denise Petski, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of exhibitions
Noun
  • Postmortem commentaries on the campaign agreed that many factors were at play in Sinclair’s loss — FDR had kept his distance and progressive candidate Raymond Haight siphoned off votes from Sinclair — but Hollywood proudly took credit.
    — Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Two years ago, Shen Anyu, a voice actor who earns a living from narrating news commentaries and other short programs, began noticing an alarming number of videos on social-media platforms that seemed to feature his voice without his permission.
    — Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of commentaries
Noun
  • The more exaggerated interpretations, with oversized collars that swallow the chin or heavy embellishment, are the ones most at risk of looking dated once the search curve bends.
    — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The networks have employed officiating experts to walk viewers through confusing rule interpretations for years.
    — Mike Sando, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of interpretations
Noun
  • The village built on the Luna Rossa base’s docks — its metallic structure wrapped externally in reflective foil — is an immersive, low-light space with modular wooden and aluminum displays intended for flexibility.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • After sunset, the performances will continue with illuminated parachute displays, aerobatics and additional aircraft.
    — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of displays
Noun
  • Briscoe, for instance, has found that in neural-tube patterning there are two ways of reaching the same place in the landscape — a finding that reconciled previously contradictory observations.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Nothing Fielder discovers can top what’s already widely known, so his observations inevitably temper her public image.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of observations

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“Expositions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expositions. Accessed 12 Oct. 2026.

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