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
It was subsequently banned from fairs because of its grisly origin.
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Jr Radcliffe, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Fall and winter also happen to be when the state’s events calendar heats up with international art fairs, luxury yacht shows, and top-tier culinary festivals.
—Angela Caraway-Carlton, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2025
State fairs of today share the same elements, but have evolved into something like pop-up theme parks.
—Ayana Archie, NPR, 27 Sep. 2025
The rare passport acceptance fairs include a weekend event in Sacramento.
—Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Gold rush booms, world fairs, Hollywood premieres, and especially the state’s stunning coastline, deserts, and mountains were sold as attractions.
—Jackie Bryant, AFAR Media, 23 Sep. 2025
Will there be more passport acceptance fairs in NC?
—Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 23 Sep. 2025
From a story-writing contest to a book fairs to appearances by bestselling authors Mona Awad, Elizabeth Gilbert, Priya Krishna and Bruce Holsinger, there’s a local book event for every reader this fall.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Sep. 2025
Everything from career fairs, networking events, fan festivals, cultural celebrations, all of it designed with purpose.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 19 Sep. 2025
Jr Radcliffe, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Fall and winter also happen to be when the state’s events calendar heats up with international art fairs, luxury yacht shows, and top-tier culinary festivals.
—Angela Caraway-Carlton, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2025
State fairs of today share the same elements, but have evolved into something like pop-up theme parks.
—Ayana Archie, NPR, 27 Sep. 2025
The rare passport acceptance fairs include a weekend event in Sacramento.
—Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Gold rush booms, world fairs, Hollywood premieres, and especially the state’s stunning coastline, deserts, and mountains were sold as attractions.
—Jackie Bryant, AFAR Media, 23 Sep. 2025
Will there be more passport acceptance fairs in NC?
—Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 23 Sep. 2025
From a story-writing contest to a book fairs to appearances by bestselling authors Mona Awad, Elizabeth Gilbert, Priya Krishna and Bruce Holsinger, there’s a local book event for every reader this fall.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Sep. 2025
Everything from career fairs, networking events, fan festivals, cultural celebrations, all of it designed with purpose.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fairs
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Finnie hasn’t been as noticeable as the exhibitions have gone on, though, and Copp can bring similar smarts and competitiveness, in a heavier body, to the line — if that’s how McLellan wants to deploy him.—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Now in its 14th year, cochaired by Eva Chow and Leonardo DiCaprio, the event honors leaders in art and film, with proceeds supporting the museum’s exhibitions, acquisitions and educational programs.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
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Among the museum’s offerings are exhibits, oral histories and artifacts chronicling WGPR’s evolution as an independent TV station, including the impact the station made on the lives of WGPR alums that have worked across Detroit’s media market and across the nation.—
Scott Talley,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The center features plenty of interactive exhibits, camps and games for children and a Fossil Frontier where guests can explore fossils from across Tennessee.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
1 Oct. 2025
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These easy fall plant swaps are perfect for refreshing tired summer pots and creating long-lasting displays with minimal effort.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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If the script is a tad heavy-handed in making Clara seem almost indifferent to her mother’s suffering, Touzani is too generous a director not to allow the character some redeeming displays of conscience before the domestic drama plays out.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Fairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fairs. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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