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
Lauzon said artists have reported new customers showing up to their art fairs after discovering their work through the machine, and some have landed larger commissions as a result.
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Ray Campos,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
The model traveled the country aboard a flatbed truck, appearing at state fairs where visitors who had only heard about glamorous Hollywood could finally experience a miniature version of the entertainment capital.
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Daily News,
20 June 2026
In the holiday spirit, venues across South Florida are celebrating with book fairs, tours, exhibitions and galas.
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Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
Basel itself has transformed into the most global of all five fairs, because of its scale and the way it’s built within the city.
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Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
15 June 2026
Ortsan has been busily showing the new Mini House Caravan at various camper fairs around Turkey.
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New Atlas,
14 June 2026
Patty Meighan of Aurora likes visiting craft fairs and found one to her liking on Saturday along the Fox River in North Aurora.
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David Sharos,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
Movie nights, back to school cookouts, book fairs, and spring fundraisers just seem to happen and offer events at which parents can connect, meeting some of their need for camaraderie and respite.
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Kimberly Phillips,
Hartford Courant,
13 June 2026
This is a wonderful time of year to sample the many outdoor activities popping up — street fairs, festivals, and all sorts of gatherings can be sampled.
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Ed Silverman,
STAT,
12 June 2026
Ray Campos,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
The model traveled the country aboard a flatbed truck, appearing at state fairs where visitors who had only heard about glamorous Hollywood could finally experience a miniature version of the entertainment capital.
—
Daily News,
20 June 2026
In the holiday spirit, venues across South Florida are celebrating with book fairs, tours, exhibitions and galas.
—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
Basel itself has transformed into the most global of all five fairs, because of its scale and the way it’s built within the city.
—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
15 June 2026
Ortsan has been busily showing the new Mini House Caravan at various camper fairs around Turkey.
—
New Atlas,
14 June 2026
Patty Meighan of Aurora likes visiting craft fairs and found one to her liking on Saturday along the Fox River in North Aurora.
—
David Sharos,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
Movie nights, back to school cookouts, book fairs, and spring fundraisers just seem to happen and offer events at which parents can connect, meeting some of their need for camaraderie and respite.
—
Kimberly Phillips,
Hartford Courant,
13 June 2026
This is a wonderful time of year to sample the many outdoor activities popping up — street fairs, festivals, and all sorts of gatherings can be sampled.
—
Ed Silverman,
STAT,
12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fairs
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The gallery, currently headed by former Royal Academy director of exhibitions, Kathleen Soriano, sits directly on the seafront in Hastings, overlooking the English Channel.
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The week-long extravaganza is open to seasoned collectors, newbies, and everyone in between, offering up exhibitions, interactive workshops, and other events across the city center.
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Meanwhile, companies and government agencies like YouTube, Harley-Davidson, Meta and NASA will also have exhibits at the fair.
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With more than 50 exhibits in the show, it’s bound to be a far-out adventure.
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Ashura processions are usually dramatic affairs, with chanters singing elegies or dirges dedicated to Hussein, while audience members beat their chests and engage in displays of mourning.
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He was substituted again against the Italians, with his game in total contrast to that of Rossi’s, who delivered one of the greatest individual displays in the World Cup’s history.
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