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
In addition to hosting health fairs, the network offers educational workshops, resources, health screenings and works with lay people in congregations to share information.
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Cassandra Spratling, Freep.com, 27 Feb. 2026
While hosting health fairs across Los Angeles County, Releford began incorporating farmers markets into the events, working with Black growers to increase access to fresh produce in neighborhoods where it was often limited.
—Martine Thompson, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
Special passport fair in Miami There were no passport acceptance fairs in Miami-Dade County in February, although events were held in other parts of Florida.
—Maykel Gonzalez, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Co-chair of numerous school and fundraising events for Amy Belle, including our largest fundraiser (fun run), book fairs, International Bingo Night and Dinner with the Arts.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Before Instagram and Etsy became hubs for showcasing the works of independent artists around the world, many artists relied on local art fairs, but those events didn’t quite have the reach Ryan Stanier envisioned.
—Charlie Vargas, Daily News, 23 Feb. 2026
As an artist, her work has been shown in public spaces, galleries, art fairs and institutions internationally, including the V&A, Montpellier Contemporain, Frieze, Museum of Egypt in Cairo and Art Basel.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
Clients will also receive private access to the wider art community, with connections in art fairs, galleries, auctions, and private dealers, according to Bank of America.
—Charlotte Observer, 19 Feb. 2026
Religious books were among the best selling at previous fairs in the majority Sunni Muslim country.
—ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
Cassandra Spratling, Freep.com, 27 Feb. 2026
While hosting health fairs across Los Angeles County, Releford began incorporating farmers markets into the events, working with Black growers to increase access to fresh produce in neighborhoods where it was often limited.
—Martine Thompson, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
Special passport fair in Miami There were no passport acceptance fairs in Miami-Dade County in February, although events were held in other parts of Florida.
—Maykel Gonzalez, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Co-chair of numerous school and fundraising events for Amy Belle, including our largest fundraiser (fun run), book fairs, International Bingo Night and Dinner with the Arts.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Before Instagram and Etsy became hubs for showcasing the works of independent artists around the world, many artists relied on local art fairs, but those events didn’t quite have the reach Ryan Stanier envisioned.
—Charlie Vargas, Daily News, 23 Feb. 2026
As an artist, her work has been shown in public spaces, galleries, art fairs and institutions internationally, including the V&A, Montpellier Contemporain, Frieze, Museum of Egypt in Cairo and Art Basel.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
Clients will also receive private access to the wider art community, with connections in art fairs, galleries, auctions, and private dealers, according to Bank of America.
—Charlotte Observer, 19 Feb. 2026
Religious books were among the best selling at previous fairs in the majority Sunni Muslim country.
—ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fairs
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The museum shuttered in 2007, with Palazzo Lucarini Contemporary taking over its space, while the Prague Biennale and attendant exhibitions ceased operations after its 2013 edition.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
3 Mar. 2026
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Aiding in this nascent coming of automotive age for the region is ModaMiami, which now joins the Amelia Concours as one of the Sunshine State’s must-attend motoring exhibitions.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
3 Mar. 2026
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Friday marks the 550th anniversary of Michelangelo’s birth and there are a number of exhibits, conferences and commemorations that are reviving attention about his genius and legacy.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Other new exhibits now on display touch California’s coast through the maritime prints of Phi Dike, The Oregon Trail through original ink drawings by Maynard Dixon and art and meditation through the combination of viewing stones and California landscape pieces.—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
4 Mar. 2026
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Beyond awesome displays of athleticism, the Winter Games delivered compelling storylines, some political.—
Steven P. Dinkin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Mar. 2026
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There were reports of similar displays across the capital.—
Ramin Mostaghim,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2026
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