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
Once again, Las Vegas will become the center of the international jewelry trade as a series of fairs gathers different sectors of the jewelry and watch industries.
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Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
The fair, then located on Stockton Boulevard, ranked as one of the top 5 fairs in the United States, the Stockton Boulevard Partnership said.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
The Ann Arbor Art Fair brings the best of three individual art fairs together in one city, and that means three commemorative posters that debuted on Monday, generating excitement for businesses, visitors and the artists themselves.
—Jack Springgate, CBS News, 18 May 2026
And major Russian language book fairs, focused on dissident literature, are becoming more common across Europe.
—Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
And even in the center of the nation's capital, classic fair foods, rides and games will pay tribute to the tradition of state fairs.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 15 May 2026
In September, seek out Independence Day traditions like cueca (a folk dance with handkerchiefs) on street corners and at week-long fondas (pop-up fairs).
—Mark Johanson, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 May 2026
Kern’s been doing Frieze fairs since the second edition launched in London back in 2004.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 15 May 2026
Jonathan Maisie, the gallery’s managing director, described TEFAF as one of the few fairs where discovery not only feels possible, but is part and parcel with the whole experience.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 15 May 2026
Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
The fair, then located on Stockton Boulevard, ranked as one of the top 5 fairs in the United States, the Stockton Boulevard Partnership said.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
The Ann Arbor Art Fair brings the best of three individual art fairs together in one city, and that means three commemorative posters that debuted on Monday, generating excitement for businesses, visitors and the artists themselves.
—Jack Springgate, CBS News, 18 May 2026
And major Russian language book fairs, focused on dissident literature, are becoming more common across Europe.
—Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
And even in the center of the nation's capital, classic fair foods, rides and games will pay tribute to the tradition of state fairs.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 15 May 2026
In September, seek out Independence Day traditions like cueca (a folk dance with handkerchiefs) on street corners and at week-long fondas (pop-up fairs).
—Mark Johanson, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 May 2026
Kern’s been doing Frieze fairs since the second edition launched in London back in 2004.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 15 May 2026
Jonathan Maisie, the gallery’s managing director, described TEFAF as one of the few fairs where discovery not only feels possible, but is part and parcel with the whole experience.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fairs
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Culturally, populism spoke to a tension between the taste found in metropolitan centers and that of people in small towns across the country, pitting (for instance) classical opera and European masterwork exhibitions against folk traditions in art, dancing, and music.—
Katy Siegel,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Thanks to demand for continued access, the museum created a book and webpage for the temporary exhibit — a practice that’s since been extended to other temporary exhibitions at the museum.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2026
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These exhibits have been integral to my work with students.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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For more information about films, special events, exhibits, and ticketing (single tickets and multiple-screening passes), visit the Tribeca Festival website.—
David Morgan,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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Inside, dramatic flower displays mark just about every possible surface not already covered with design books or cups of coffee as guests and locals mill about the lounge.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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But the ambitious goal is the Lighting the Future campaign, which aims to raise $1 million and create seasonal jobs and scholarships for students while modernizing Christmas in the Park’s displays.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
30 May 2026
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“Fairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fairs. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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