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 Campus voter registration drives, civic engagement fairs, and other events help create those connections while strengthening students’ sense of belonging on campus. Chyann Sapp, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 On top of convenient travel, Sedalia wasn’t new to grandiose fairs. Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026 After years of slow expansion through busy beach locations and fairs, Hot Dog on a Stick expanded to malls, which proved a perfect match for its fast, inexpensive and easy-to-handle menu. Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026 District leaders held hiring fairs several times a week throughout June and July to aggressively address the larger-than-usual number of open positions. Samuel O’Neal 22, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026 The change in dates will help alleviate the conflict between two important September fairs, which have both been owned by the same company since 2023, when Frieze acquired the Armory Show. Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 20 July 2026 The immunizations will be given to children ages 6 months to 18 years, regardless of immigration or insurance status, through mid-October at back-to-school fairs and other community events. Francine Knowles, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026 The gallery has an international presence, having shown work at art fairs across the US, London, Basel, and Mexico City. News Desk, Artforum, 17 July 2026 What to bring As was the case with previous state fairs, all visitors younger than 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult 21 years or older at all times. Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
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Noun
  • Her work often integrates the modes of perception, underscoring the ephemerality of experience in the hosting venues of her exhibitions.
    News Desk, Artforum, 31 July 2026
  • While the runway schedule brought international buyers and editors to the German capital, the pop-ups, exhibitions and retail events gave residents more ways to encounter the designers showing in their city.
    Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Noun
  • The 59-year-old zoo, which occupies 133 acres in the northeast corner of Griffith Park, has also struggled to maintain its national accreditation, with federal regulators finding peeling paint and rust in some exhibits.
    Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
  • Johnson says these exhibits are a star attraction for Shark Week at the museum.
    Amy DeLaura, The Washington Examiner, 31 July 2026
Noun
  • Students in grades 4 through 12 research the topic of their choice and present their findings through research papers, table top displays, documentaries or websites.
    Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Short summer nights and a full moon might make faint displays challenging for the naked eye, though cameras can often detect them.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

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