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
Through the program, Joy learned about different animals, including borrowing a local llama, Shania, to show at fairs.
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Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 22 Mar. 2026
Basel began cranking out world-changing cultural discourse a good half a millennium before the art fairs arrived.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 20 Mar. 2026
In summers, the duo hosted the show live from state fairs in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
In addition to its wines, the estate hosts breath work sessions, ecstatic dance, concerts, craft fairs, and yoga classes that draw a steady procession of devotees throughout the year.
—Chop Choppish Shop, Air Mail, 14 Mar. 2026
Ninety percent of the great things at art fairs are placed a month or more in advance.
—The Editors, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2026
An affable, charming guy, Williams even handled Callaway’s career fairs for years and hired much of the company’s young talent.
—Brody Miller, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Costs of shipping, logistics, and art fairs also rose.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 12 Mar. 2026
In some ways, fairs have changed.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 22 Mar. 2026
Basel began cranking out world-changing cultural discourse a good half a millennium before the art fairs arrived.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 20 Mar. 2026
In summers, the duo hosted the show live from state fairs in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
In addition to its wines, the estate hosts breath work sessions, ecstatic dance, concerts, craft fairs, and yoga classes that draw a steady procession of devotees throughout the year.
—Chop Choppish Shop, Air Mail, 14 Mar. 2026
Ninety percent of the great things at art fairs are placed a month or more in advance.
—The Editors, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2026
An affable, charming guy, Williams even handled Callaway’s career fairs for years and hired much of the company’s young talent.
—Brody Miller, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Costs of shipping, logistics, and art fairs also rose.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 12 Mar. 2026
In some ways, fairs have changed.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fairs
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Opened in January 2026, the center is located in downtown’s historic Griffith Building, providing 44,000 square feet and two-story-high cathedral ceilings for art exhibitions, film screenings, and live music.—
Amelia Mularz,
Architectural Digest,
17 Mar. 2026
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Too, the museum hosted a number of high-profile traveling exhibitions, including those of David Bowie, Ólafur Eliaasson, Yoko Ono, and Luc Tuymans.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
17 Mar. 2026
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The museum opened in 2009 in a building that was once an art deco car dealership, boasting exhibits highlighting the natural history of the Delmarva Peninsula, as well as a river otter exhibit that is home to two otters named Mac and Tuck.—
Mathew Schumer,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Mar. 2026
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The museum also runs changing exhibits with rotating displays on Bay Area sports, community impact, and special events.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Students who spoke to WBZ News expressed concern that removing such displays could discourage self-expression on campus.—
Logan Hall,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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The upgrade dramatically increases the number of lights on the tower, from 259 pixels, or individual light points, to 8,547, allowing for more detailed displays.—
Michael Cuviello,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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