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
These include craft fairs, outdoor live music, pumpkin displays, chili cook-offs, s'mores and hot chocolate.
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Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Winners would be announced at fairs with ticket holders in the audience.
—Safiyah Riddle, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
The Southern Guild hosts fairs and exhibits Tuesday to Friday, and First Thursdays give visitors the chance to explore open studios, installations, and live performances on foot in the city center.
—AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025
Bryant defended maintaining two state fairs in a geographically large state.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 31 Aug. 2025
Several major institutions have acquired work from Butter fairs of past years, including the National Museum of African American History and Culture at the Smithsonian Institute, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Studio Museum in Harlem and Detroit Institute of Arts, the release states.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 29 Aug. 2025
The Griddle Revolution The outdoor griddle concept is not new, at least to caterers and those selling food at street fairs, county fairs and outdoor events.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The complex also hosts seasonal markets, maker fairs, and live music performances in the central atrium.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 2025
Other state fairs also feature butter sculptures.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 22 Aug. 2025
Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Winners would be announced at fairs with ticket holders in the audience.
—Safiyah Riddle, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
The Southern Guild hosts fairs and exhibits Tuesday to Friday, and First Thursdays give visitors the chance to explore open studios, installations, and live performances on foot in the city center.
—AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025
Bryant defended maintaining two state fairs in a geographically large state.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 31 Aug. 2025
Several major institutions have acquired work from Butter fairs of past years, including the National Museum of African American History and Culture at the Smithsonian Institute, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Studio Museum in Harlem and Detroit Institute of Arts, the release states.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 29 Aug. 2025
The Griddle Revolution The outdoor griddle concept is not new, at least to caterers and those selling food at street fairs, county fairs and outdoor events.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The complex also hosts seasonal markets, maker fairs, and live music performances in the central atrium.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 2025
Other state fairs also feature butter sculptures.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fairs
Noun
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While at Grazer Kunstverein, Engels organized solo exhibitions by artists including Tom Burr and Nora Schultz.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
4 Sep. 2025
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In addition to his own designs, Silos presented over the years exhibitions of photos by the likes of Larry Fink and Sarah Moon.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The museum and library dedicated to the 41st president are very well done and interactive, with exhibits, artifacts, and movies about the lives of George and Barbara Bush.—
Jill Robbins,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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The museum's review of exhibits is expected to be complete by the end of the year.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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These include craft fairs, outdoor live music, pumpkin displays, chili cook-offs, s'mores and hot chocolate.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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It is said the bees gathered at the cemetery, resting on the tent over the grave and on the floral displays, returning to their hives after the service concluded.—
Elizabeth Bass Parman,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Fairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fairs. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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