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
Ninety percent of the great things at art fairs are placed a month or more in advance.
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The Editors, Robb Report, 14 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
The art market has its share of globe-trotting fairs but few glamorous female-centric industry events—until now.
—Vanessa Grigoriadis, Vanity Fair, 10 Mar. 2026
This stretch of unsettled weather comes as many outdoor activities are taking place across Central Texas, from youth baseball and soccer games to outdoor concerts, fairs, and car shows.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026
Despite the challenges, career experts say students should lean into internships, networking opportunities and campus career fairs, where face-to-face connections can still make a difference.
—Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
This week, tens of thousands of creative connoisseurs, collectors, and art enthusiasts descended on Los Angeles for fairs, gallery dinners, and other Art Week events.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2026
In her new job, Vij will develop exhibitions, serve as artistic liaison for festivals and fairs, support residency and artist subsidy initiatives, and help to expand educational programming.
—News Desk, Artforum, 2 Mar. 2026
The Editors, Robb Report, 14 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
The art market has its share of globe-trotting fairs but few glamorous female-centric industry events—until now.
—Vanessa Grigoriadis, Vanity Fair, 10 Mar. 2026
This stretch of unsettled weather comes as many outdoor activities are taking place across Central Texas, from youth baseball and soccer games to outdoor concerts, fairs, and car shows.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026
Despite the challenges, career experts say students should lean into internships, networking opportunities and campus career fairs, where face-to-face connections can still make a difference.
—Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
This week, tens of thousands of creative connoisseurs, collectors, and art enthusiasts descended on Los Angeles for fairs, gallery dinners, and other Art Week events.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2026
In her new job, Vij will develop exhibitions, serve as artistic liaison for festivals and fairs, support residency and artist subsidy initiatives, and help to expand educational programming.
—News Desk, Artforum, 2 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
Noun
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Also included for review were exhibits at the Annaberg Sugar Plantation, an 18th-century colonial site active during the Atlantic slave trade.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
11 Mar. 2026
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Museums and historic sites will mark the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with exhibits, live music, immersive events and massive bison.—
Fritz Hahn,
Washington Post,
11 Mar. 2026
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The displays are meant to echo the rugged mountain paths of Ethiopia, Mexico, and Perú, places where children rise before dawn, walk miles to do their chores, and return home with soles bruised and spirits tested.—
Abraham Nudelstejer,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Mar. 2026
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The milestone comes amid staff layoffs, a federal shutdown, and administration directives to remove historical content from park displays.—
Jack Dolan,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Fairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fairs. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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