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
If possible, see galleries and craft fairs to admire the art of other cultures.
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Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
In April 2025, Castela played ExpoLondrina, promoted as one of the largest agricultural fairs in the country, for the third time in a row.
—Carolina Abbott Galvão, The Dial, 6 Jan. 2026
The island-wide celebration includes concerts, parades, cultural activities, and pageants, while numerous fairs celebrate the best in local art and culture.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2026
Wine bars and natural wine fairs are packed with those consumers.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025
His department has hosted more hiring fairs around the city.
—Rory Linnane, jsonline.com, 30 Dec. 2025
In some fairs, however, the hog competition includes the spectators, as well as the hogs.
—Fred Fransen, Twin Cities, 24 Dec. 2025
Between design fairs, reporting trips, and vacations that are never entirely not research, our team spent much of the year on the road—mentally filing away the details that separate a merely good hotel from one that lingers long after checkout.
—Livia Caligor, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2025
Cindy Chao operates in the rarefied high jewelry segment, unveiling a couple of pieces a year during Paris Couture Week and at art fairs, such as the recent edition of Art021 in Shanghai.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 22 Dec. 2025
Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
In April 2025, Castela played ExpoLondrina, promoted as one of the largest agricultural fairs in the country, for the third time in a row.
—Carolina Abbott Galvão, The Dial, 6 Jan. 2026
The island-wide celebration includes concerts, parades, cultural activities, and pageants, while numerous fairs celebrate the best in local art and culture.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2026
Wine bars and natural wine fairs are packed with those consumers.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025
His department has hosted more hiring fairs around the city.
—Rory Linnane, jsonline.com, 30 Dec. 2025
In some fairs, however, the hog competition includes the spectators, as well as the hogs.
—Fred Fransen, Twin Cities, 24 Dec. 2025
Between design fairs, reporting trips, and vacations that are never entirely not research, our team spent much of the year on the road—mentally filing away the details that separate a merely good hotel from one that lingers long after checkout.
—Livia Caligor, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2025
Cindy Chao operates in the rarefied high jewelry segment, unveiling a couple of pieces a year during Paris Couture Week and at art fairs, such as the recent edition of Art021 in Shanghai.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 22 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fairs
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After noticing that many open exhibitions in the area seemed focused more broadly on Southern California, the museum’s leadership saw an opportunity to hone in on Orange County artists exclusively.—
Mona Darwish,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
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Though moving the museum’s permanent collection could reduce operating costs from about €8 million to €5 million, M HKA would then have pay to borrow works or buy in exhibitions to attract visitors.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
8 Jan. 2026
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There will be tremendous opportunities for students to create exhibits, develop programming and operate a museum.—
Dorothy Jenkins Fields,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Screenings of silent films, hosted by the Hollywood Heritage’s Silent Society and often accompanied by live music, play here amid a changing palette of special exhibits, curated from the museum’s collection and the contributions of private collectors.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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Tuckman also said Team Bahamas’ festive costumes and dancing displays were memorable.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
9 Nov. 2025
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Scott Ford, who was walking in Ault’s group, said that the new lighting system can be used yearround and programmed for seasonal and holiday displays.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Fairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fairs. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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