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
The internships, the GPA, the career fairs.
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Andy Molinsky, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
The Initiative partnered with churches to organize health fairs and offer screenings for HIV, blood pressure, mammograms and more, according to Alston-Cleveland.
—Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
Her appointment signaled a broader effort to connect collector communities across the two fairs while maintaining Aspen’s smaller scale and more intimate format.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 7 May 2026
That’s why our office hosts annual emergency preparedness fairs across the district.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026
Meanwhile, museums across the United States and Canada were acquiring examples for their collections, and totem poles were becoming common attractions at world fairs.
—Glenn Adamson, Artforum, 2 May 2026
The 1893 Chicago World’s Columbian Exposition added the midway — the rides, games and food vendors that turned fairs into the all-day adventures kids love today.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
The Iowa State Fair and Its Literary Legacy Few fairs carry as much storytelling weight as the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, held each August.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
Wisconsin State Fair and the Legendary Cream Puffs The Wisconsin State Fair, held in West Allis in early August, has been climbing the ranks of America’s top fairs.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Andy Molinsky, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
The Initiative partnered with churches to organize health fairs and offer screenings for HIV, blood pressure, mammograms and more, according to Alston-Cleveland.
—Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
Her appointment signaled a broader effort to connect collector communities across the two fairs while maintaining Aspen’s smaller scale and more intimate format.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 7 May 2026
That’s why our office hosts annual emergency preparedness fairs across the district.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026
Meanwhile, museums across the United States and Canada were acquiring examples for their collections, and totem poles were becoming common attractions at world fairs.
—Glenn Adamson, Artforum, 2 May 2026
The 1893 Chicago World’s Columbian Exposition added the midway — the rides, games and food vendors that turned fairs into the all-day adventures kids love today.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
The Iowa State Fair and Its Literary Legacy Few fairs carry as much storytelling weight as the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, held each August.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
Wisconsin State Fair and the Legendary Cream Puffs The Wisconsin State Fair, held in West Allis in early August, has been climbing the ranks of America’s top fairs.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fairs
Noun
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General admission is free, though some special exhibitions require tickets.—
Taylor Haught,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
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After an inaugural edition last year, the AIR festival will return to Aspen, Colorado, in July with a program of performances, exhibitions, talks, and other events in the high-flying mountain town.—
Andy Battaglia,
ARTnews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The center's museum will include four floors of immersive and interactive exhibits that explore the work and legacies of Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama.—
Hannah Hudnall,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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Colbert and Obama spoke for a while about current events and politics — including about the powers the office of the presidency should and should not have — followed by a walking tour of exhibits in the museum.—
Doug George,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
Noun
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The dimensions of La Pausa suggested a smaller scale of events than the now-customary splashy destination displays of other brands, and Grangié has turned this into a stance.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
10 May 2026
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Perusing the displays, Cancela picked out a 14K gold, guardian-angel charm as well as an azabache, a black stone Cubans wear to ward off the evil eye.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2026
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“Fairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fairs. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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