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
This stretch of unsettled weather comes as many outdoor activities are taking place across Central Texas, from youth baseball and soccer games to outdoor concerts, fairs, and car shows.
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Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026
Despite the challenges, career experts say students should lean into internships, networking opportunities and campus career fairs, where face-to-face connections can still make a difference.
—Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
This week, tens of thousands of creative connoisseurs, collectors, and art enthusiasts descended on Los Angeles for fairs, gallery dinners, and other Art Week events.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2026
In her new job, Vij will develop exhibitions, serve as artistic liaison for festivals and fairs, support residency and artist subsidy initiatives, and help to expand educational programming.
—News Desk, Artforum, 2 Mar. 2026
In addition to hosting health fairs, the network offers educational workshops, resources, health screenings and works with lay people in congregations to share information.
—Cassandra Spratling, Freep.com, 27 Feb. 2026
While hosting health fairs across Los Angeles County, Releford began incorporating farmers markets into the events, working with Black growers to increase access to fresh produce in neighborhoods where it was often limited.
—Martine Thompson, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
Special passport fair in Miami There were no passport acceptance fairs in Miami-Dade County in February, although events were held in other parts of Florida.
—Maykel Gonzalez, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Co-chair of numerous school and fundraising events for Amy Belle, including our largest fundraiser (fun run), book fairs, International Bingo Night and Dinner with the Arts.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026
Despite the challenges, career experts say students should lean into internships, networking opportunities and campus career fairs, where face-to-face connections can still make a difference.
—Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
This week, tens of thousands of creative connoisseurs, collectors, and art enthusiasts descended on Los Angeles for fairs, gallery dinners, and other Art Week events.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2026
In her new job, Vij will develop exhibitions, serve as artistic liaison for festivals and fairs, support residency and artist subsidy initiatives, and help to expand educational programming.
—News Desk, Artforum, 2 Mar. 2026
In addition to hosting health fairs, the network offers educational workshops, resources, health screenings and works with lay people in congregations to share information.
—Cassandra Spratling, Freep.com, 27 Feb. 2026
While hosting health fairs across Los Angeles County, Releford began incorporating farmers markets into the events, working with Black growers to increase access to fresh produce in neighborhoods where it was often limited.
—Martine Thompson, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
Special passport fair in Miami There were no passport acceptance fairs in Miami-Dade County in February, although events were held in other parts of Florida.
—Maykel Gonzalez, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Co-chair of numerous school and fundraising events for Amy Belle, including our largest fundraiser (fun run), book fairs, International Bingo Night and Dinner with the Arts.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fairs
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Nearby, the Cornish Bank hosts music festivals, open-mic nights, film screenings, art exhibitions, and folk-music sessions.—
Issy von Simson,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2026
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The quality and appeal of the AGO’s exhibitions, the significant growth of the collection, and his deep commitment to scholarship, all stand as hallmarks of his successful tenure, said AGO director Stephan Jost in a statement.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
9 Mar. 2026
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Also included for review were exhibits at the Annaberg Sugar Plantation, an 18th-century colonial site active during the Atlantic slave trade.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
11 Mar. 2026
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Museums and historic sites will mark the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with exhibits, live music, immersive events and massive bison.—
Fritz Hahn,
Washington Post,
11 Mar. 2026
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With minimal light pollution, the park has spectacular night skies, from Milky Way showings in the summer to Northern Lights displays in winter.—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2026
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One of the largest epiphyllum hybrid (epi) flower shows in the country, the Mother’s Day show offers an opportunity for people to stroll through epi flower displays in a large variety of colors and sizes.—
Martina Schimitschek,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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