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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
His firm’s work has been featured at numerous international expositions, including the French Pavilion at the Osaka Expo (World’s Fair) in 2025.
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Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 6 Feb. 2026
For emerging Japan, world’s fairs and expositions presented a tremendous opportunity.
—Rebecca Corbett, The Conversation, 3 Sep. 2025
Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 6 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
Noun
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Also included for review were exhibits at the Annaberg Sugar Plantation, an 18th-century colonial site active during the Atlantic slave trade.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
11 Mar. 2026
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Museums and historic sites will mark the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with exhibits, live music, immersive events and massive bison.—
Fritz Hahn,
Washington Post,
11 Mar. 2026
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Some analyses say this spending could reach the trillions in the next three to five years.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
13 Mar. 2026
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The closure of the strait has triggered the largest oil supply disruption in history, according to analyses from consulting firms Rapidan Energy and Wood Mackenzie.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Ultimately, all of these explanations paled in comparison to the big one.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
16 Mar. 2026
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Here are the most likely explanations.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Opened in January 2026, the center is located in downtown’s historic Griffith Building, providing 44,000 square feet and two-story-high cathedral ceilings for art exhibitions, film screenings, and live music.—
Amelia Mularz,
Architectural Digest,
17 Mar. 2026
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Too, the museum hosted a number of high-profile traveling exhibitions, including those of David Bowie, Ólafur Eliaasson, Yoko Ono, and Luc Tuymans.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
17 Mar. 2026
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Later commentaries describe the relics that came out of the Buddha’s ashes as glittering jewels — some as small as mustard seeds and others resembling gems or golden nuggets.—
Deepa Bharath,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2026
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Northeastern University School of Law’s Public Health Advocacy Institute (PHAI) has argued through litigation and commentaries that sports betting is a public health concern due to its addictive qualities, aggressive marketing by companies, and the ease of placing a bet through an app.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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Topics included how climate change and air pollution have greatly increased haze in the area, native Cherokee interpretations of the land, and how logging has impacted the park’s streams and fish populations, among other topics.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
11 Mar. 2026
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Coming off an off-Broadway run with the show, Torres’ Color Theories offers a guide to understanding the world through his playful interpretations of colors.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
11 Mar. 2026
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The displays are meant to echo the rugged mountain paths of Ethiopia, Mexico, and Perú, places where children rise before dawn, walk miles to do their chores, and return home with soles bruised and spirits tested.—
Abraham Nudelstejer,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Mar. 2026
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The milestone comes amid staff layoffs, a federal shutdown, and administration directives to remove historical content from park displays.—
Jack Dolan,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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Researchers are excited about gravitational waves because these spacetime ripples constitute an entirely new way to study the universe, independent of the electromagnetic radiation (light) upon which most other astronomical observations rely.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
17 Mar. 2026
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The researchers hope to further study IRAS 05189-2524 with XRISM, as well as collect observations with the forthcoming NewAthena spacecraft, set to be the largest X-ray observatory ever built.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Expositions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expositions. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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