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
The website also lists dates and locations of upcoming special passport acceptance fairs, where appointments may not be required.
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Eve Chen, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
California has several renaissance fairs and similarly themed events throughout the year.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
The gossip around the art world is that as the market suffers, many fairs have had trouble getting their booths fully subscribed; ARTnews reported in October, for example, that at least eight galleries had pulled out of December’s Art Basel Miami Beach even after their participation was announced.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Once a month Lee sells her collection, sourced through a mix of antique fairs, eBay and relationships cultivated with Japanese sellers, at vintage markets in London.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
Spring is here and communities are putting on street fairs and festivals in the coming weeks celebrating everything from avocados to strawberries.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Acosta’s objects are a regular feature at exhibits and art fairs, and his distinct paintings pop up in the social media feeds of scrollers like me, whose algorithms cull this particular genre of art.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
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.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 27 Mar. 2026
Without book fairs those books struggle to travel.
—Julie Finch, Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
Eve Chen, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
California has several renaissance fairs and similarly themed events throughout the year.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
The gossip around the art world is that as the market suffers, many fairs have had trouble getting their booths fully subscribed; ARTnews reported in October, for example, that at least eight galleries had pulled out of December’s Art Basel Miami Beach even after their participation was announced.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Once a month Lee sells her collection, sourced through a mix of antique fairs, eBay and relationships cultivated with Japanese sellers, at vintage markets in London.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
Spring is here and communities are putting on street fairs and festivals in the coming weeks celebrating everything from avocados to strawberries.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Acosta’s objects are a regular feature at exhibits and art fairs, and his distinct paintings pop up in the social media feeds of scrollers like me, whose algorithms cull this particular genre of art.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
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.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 27 Mar. 2026
Without book fairs those books struggle to travel.
—Julie Finch, Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fairs
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The extension is an effort to keep exhibitions and sales moving at a moment when pressure is building across the market and the global stage.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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Hit exhibitions are seldom an unalloyed delight, and Vermeer, in particular, does not take kindly to being mobbed.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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The team announced on Wednesday plans for interactive exhibits, live programming, shopping experiences, and sweepstakes tied to the draft.—
Barry Pintar,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Kids will love exploring the Charles and Linda Williams Children's Museum, which is filled with hands-on educational exhibits.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2026
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Here — with stainless-steel kegs nearby and bartenders pouring pilsners and pale ales under market lights and beach balls — wrestlers launch off the top rope in raucous displays of acrobatics.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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Case in point, the dramatic lobby installations from star florist and designer Jeff Leatham, which might include gorgeous, tumbling floral displays in the spring, or a giant plexiglass reindeer in the winter.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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