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 There are thousands of fairs, state and local, across the United States. Bianca Harris, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026 Sales shrank last year after a drop-off in Canadian tourists hammered business at farmers’ markets and fairs, Denniston said. Max Zahn, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026 As Kansas City enters its fall art fair season, local artists are preparing for some of the metro’s largest annual showcases, from the Plaza and Westport art fairs to a growing festival in the Historic 18th & Vine Jazz District. Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2026 These fairs stay fresh by offering additional activities to complement the tried-and-true, such as haunted attractions, new rides, a rodeo or quirky contests (keep an eye out for the best mullet). Mary Caldwell, AJC.com, 8 Sep. 2026 There are also regional fairs and marketplaces displaying local products. Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 8 Sep. 2026 Stanley reports strong staff retention and credits summer hiring fairs and recruiting efforts across the Twin Cities. Beret Leone, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026 The synergy has drawn patrons and art world professionals from around the region and North America, and the fairs saw a bustling VIP day with crowded aisles, though sales moved at a measured pace amid a market correction. Vivienne Chow, ARTnews.com, 2 Sep. 2026 Other highlights include the 50th anniversary of Anacostia Park’s beloved roller skating pavilion; fairs dedicated to works by female artists; and international festivals with food, music and dancing. Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 27 Aug. 2026
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Noun
  • The historic home, a charming 1925 property, is open to visitors and houses rotating exhibitions.
    Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
  • At Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, there are also concerts, exhibitions, and practices open to visitors.
    Aaron Short, Curbed, 3 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Annotated divorce papers blown up and mounted, interactive exhibits detailing how your mom’s last round of chemo didn’t take, souvenir T-shirts emblazoned with your best friend’s last words before the car crash.
    Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The open-plan, curvilinear design means the galleries are not fully divided, reinforcing the all-encompassing nature of the collection, though altogether the vast array of exhibits sometimes struggle for cohesiveness.
    Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The Athletic decided to look at one of his international displays for Belgium’s under-19s, a goalless draw with Denmark in March.
    Rob Tanner, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The jury could hardly have missed the divisive displays outside the courthouse.
    Eren Orbey, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026

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“Fairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fairs. Accessed 15 Sep. 2026.

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