fairs

plural of fair
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 Banks and consultancies dominated career fairs; governments and NGOs appeared as afterthoughts. Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2025 The adjoining viewing platform can also host vendors or community events like farmers markets and art fairs. Neil Nakahodo, Kansas City Star, 25 Oct. 2025 In the past century, sewing has acquired a conservative image, all craft fairs and cottagecore. Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025 If your perfect visit means patio dining, lakeside escapes, and neighborhood fairs, summer is hard to beat. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025 Over the past two decades, Freely toured all across America with his solo band, playing theaters, casinos, clubs, and fairs. Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025 At Frieze London and Frieze Masters, the twin fine art fairs that take place in Regent’s Park, a clutch of designers, models, businessmen and photographers browsed from booth to booth, including Claudia Schiffer, Raf Simons, Giancarlo Giammetti, Mario Testino and Rick Owens. Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025 The meals were invoiced as food for wellness fairs, family fun days and other Foundation events. Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2025 But by the mid-2000s, they were reduced to playing downscale gigs like state fairs. Todd Longwell, Variety, 9 Oct. 2025
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Noun
  • Passengers will also be privy to bespoke soundtracks, films, rotating digital art exhibitions and editorial storytelling with artists across the airlines media platforms.
    Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Note that the museum is only open when exhibitions take place throughout the school year, so make sure to check the schedule here.
    Sophie-Claire Hoeller, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
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  • The Oklahoma Route 66 Museum, located in Clinton, Oklahoma, features a 1950s-style diner and historic exhibits.
    Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Enjoy educational, animal-centric exhibits and experiences—including conservation programs in support of the California condor and the island fox—across 30 stunning seaside acres.
    AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 23 Oct. 2025
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  • The breakthrough marks a major step toward next-generation smart glasses and micro-displays, with potential impact across consumer electronics and medical devices.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Such emotional displays from dogs are not uncommon, according to similar moments often documented on social platforms.
    Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025

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