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
Demonstration units shown at arms fairs are typically reserved for foreign customers or kept aside from immediate operational use.
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Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
The New York edition is to be distributed at major international art fairs, select galleries and such institutions as Fondation Louis Vuitton, Palais de Tokyo, MOCA and MoMA, in addition to specialty booksellers.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
The past twelve months alone have seen the cancellation or postponement of four major art fairs, and year-over-year decreases in art sales at blue-chip auction houses.
—News Desk, Artforum, 9 Sep. 2025
Clowns entertain crowds at local fairs by twisting skinny balloons into poodles and swords.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 8 Sep. 2025
These include craft fairs, outdoor live music, pumpkin displays, chili cook-offs, s'mores and hot chocolate.
—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
Beginning in the late 19th century, world’s fairs and expositions started being held in European and American cities.
—Rebecca Corbett, The Conversation, 3 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
Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
The New York edition is to be distributed at major international art fairs, select galleries and such institutions as Fondation Louis Vuitton, Palais de Tokyo, MOCA and MoMA, in addition to specialty booksellers.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
The past twelve months alone have seen the cancellation or postponement of four major art fairs, and year-over-year decreases in art sales at blue-chip auction houses.
—News Desk, Artforum, 9 Sep. 2025
Clowns entertain crowds at local fairs by twisting skinny balloons into poodles and swords.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 8 Sep. 2025
These include craft fairs, outdoor live music, pumpkin displays, chili cook-offs, s'mores and hot chocolate.
—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
Beginning in the late 19th century, world’s fairs and expositions started being held in European and American cities.
—Rebecca Corbett, The Conversation, 3 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fairs
Noun
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The Observer’s annual guide to the latest arts and culture season highlights returning favorites as well as new exhibitions, events and performances.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Sep. 2025
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Since the 2010s, however, his photographs have started to appear with greater frequency and impact in small exhibitions throughout the Pacific Northwest, earning Matsura an ever-widening circle of admiration and appreciation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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However, the dress has been recreated on several occasions for exhibits.—
Ariana Quihuiz,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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Judge Adelman allowed jurors to see Mensah's police interview, but initially did not allow jurors to see interviews of officers Evan Olson and David Shamsi, who were both on the scene, saying the exhibits weren't admitted in evidence and were hearsay.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Boox have taken the form factor of a smartphone and replaced the high-resolution and power-hungry color displays with an eInk Carta 1200 display.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Historical exhibits and fine-art displays are featured throughout the event.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Fairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fairs. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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