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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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But the real question during the Venice Biennale, in between exhibits and galleries, is always the same.—
Jenn Rice,
Vogue,
20 May 2026
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More than 1 million square feet of space will be used for exhibits, events, gaming, panels, cosplay showcases, movie screenings, raves and afterparties.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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Recent analyses suggest that a significant share of workers will need to upskill or reskill in the coming years to remain competitive, with 40% of job skills forecasted to change by the end of the decade.—
Irma Becerra,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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As of early April, about 70% of those held in ICE detention centers across the country — 42,722 out of 60,311– had no criminal conviction on record, according to national analyses.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2026
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Professional commentators tended to see these developments in so many local terms—turning, for their explanations, to national histories, cultures and institutions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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Today, entrepreneurs and managers can access explanations, frameworks, financial analysis, market research, strategy simulations, and operational guidance almost instantly.—
Dileep Rao,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Auction houses have increasingly blurred the line between commercial and institutional space over the past decade, mounting scholarly exhibitions, publishing museum-quality catalogs, and courting curatorial prestige.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
19 May 2026
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Right now, the most likely uses seem to be entertainment, exhibitions, research, security demos or specialized industrial testing.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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Church’s landscapes from those traumatic years functioned as commentaries on the conflict’s course.—
Sebastian Smee,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Pau’s videos, operating both as personal diaries and layered social commentaries, reflect a territorial condition mired in uncertainty.—
Pauline J. Yao,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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At trade shows such Pitti Uomo, esteemed Italian luxury brands soon crafted their interpretations of the look.—
Michael Stefanov,
Robb Report,
18 May 2026
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Marrakchi’s camera keeps returning to images of strawberries in various states of dying on the vine, and the fruit lends itself to multiple interpretations.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
18 May 2026
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In a family where hugs and other displays of physical affection were common, Djena was hardly ever touched, unless she was being disciplined.—
Yudhijit Bhattacharjee,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Trump was notably out of character throughout his stay here, deferential to his host, marveling at displays of Chinese power and reticent to speak with the press.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
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Filled with dark humor, Zhang’s satire slyly weaves in observations about race, privilege, and social media.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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Past observations by Hubble and other observatories have picked up outflows of gas from NGC 1266, lending further support to this theory of why so few new stars are being born there.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
19 May 2026
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“Expositions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expositions. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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