as in exhibitions
a public showing of objects of interest
a dazzling array of sleek cabin cruisers at the annual boat fair
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Recent Examples of fairs
Initially the food of immigrants, the humble combination of a frank wrapped in a bun became part of the country’s cultural fabric, a staple at picnics, baseball stadiums, barbecues and fairs.
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Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 27 Mar. 2026
Aguirre expressed support for multiple possibilities for the program, including a combination of a telehealth model, deploying mobile clinics to community health fairs and directly subsidizing medical expenses.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
From the sweet and pungent Cipolla Rossa di Tropea festival in Ricadi to chestnut fairs in the mountains, these gatherings are a lively, delicious way to connect with the region’s culture and flavors.
—Jenna Curcio, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
But if book fairs are the engine room of publishing, festivals are its public square.
—Julie Finch, Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
Regularly exhibited as a prototype at construction fairs, Tiny House Shadow has made a remarkable entrance on the market.
—Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2026
Through the program, Joy learned about different animals, including borrowing a local llama, Shania, to show at fairs.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 22 Mar. 2026
Basel began cranking out world-changing cultural discourse a good half a millennium before the art fairs arrived.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 20 Mar. 2026
In summers, the duo hosted the show live from state fairs in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 27 Mar. 2026
Aguirre expressed support for multiple possibilities for the program, including a combination of a telehealth model, deploying mobile clinics to community health fairs and directly subsidizing medical expenses.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
From the sweet and pungent Cipolla Rossa di Tropea festival in Ricadi to chestnut fairs in the mountains, these gatherings are a lively, delicious way to connect with the region’s culture and flavors.
—Jenna Curcio, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
But if book fairs are the engine room of publishing, festivals are its public square.
—Julie Finch, Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
Regularly exhibited as a prototype at construction fairs, Tiny House Shadow has made a remarkable entrance on the market.
—Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2026
Through the program, Joy learned about different animals, including borrowing a local llama, Shania, to show at fairs.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 22 Mar. 2026
Basel began cranking out world-changing cultural discourse a good half a millennium before the art fairs arrived.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 20 Mar. 2026
In summers, the duo hosted the show live from state fairs in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fairs
Noun
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Before the Middle East war, the Gulf had positioned itself to become one of the world’s busiest hubs for conferences, exhibitions, and high‑level events.—
Emma Graham,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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The first ten curatorial fellows to participate in the program include Carine Harmand, who will be curating exhibitions for the reopening of Tate Liverpool in 2027.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Speaking in New York City on Tuesday, Mahama was referring to moves such as the dismantling of slavery exhibits, the restoration of Confederate statues, and the removal of Black history courses from school curricula, Reuters reported.—
Preeti Jha,
semafor.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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Installations and special exhibits like a holiday light show further the wow factor.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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After the displays were removed, people left notes and drawings and held protests at the site.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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One of the largest displays featured bloodied bundles of white cloth spread across the grass like a makeshift graveyard.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Fairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fairs. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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