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
The weapons have attracted plenty of interest from foreign clients, and Skyfall recently presented it at arms fairs in Riyadh and Abu Dhabi.
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Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
Morgan and Glazer spent months traveling together through the United States, France, England, Scotland and Ireland, scouting antique fairs and dealers, flea markets, junk shops and old manor houses selling their patrimony.
—Mark Lamster
architecture Critic, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
Picnic Day, first held in 1909, is considered UC Davis’ signature event and annual open house, typically drawing about 70,000 attendees for a parade, student fairs and performances.
—Sacbee.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Jack Lepiarz posts about his performances at Renaissance fairs to his 7 million followers on social media.
—Zach Vallese, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
The move was made because the carnival operators and food vendors the fair relies on changed their routes through California as fairs began to return after the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2026
Riley Green will know a thing or two about Iowa fairs come August.
—Cooper Worth, Des Moines Register, 28 Jan. 2026
The art market at large is still showing distress signals, with a spate of brick-and-mortar galleries closing, notable galleries pulling out of art fairs, and US tariffs heavily impacting costs.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
Organizers said the first LA edition was one of the largest record fairs the city had seen in years, attracting collectors, DJs and music industry figures searching for rare pressings and sample material.
—Holly Alvarado, Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
Morgan and Glazer spent months traveling together through the United States, France, England, Scotland and Ireland, scouting antique fairs and dealers, flea markets, junk shops and old manor houses selling their patrimony.
—Mark Lamster
architecture Critic, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
Picnic Day, first held in 1909, is considered UC Davis’ signature event and annual open house, typically drawing about 70,000 attendees for a parade, student fairs and performances.
—Sacbee.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Jack Lepiarz posts about his performances at Renaissance fairs to his 7 million followers on social media.
—Zach Vallese, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
The move was made because the carnival operators and food vendors the fair relies on changed their routes through California as fairs began to return after the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2026
Riley Green will know a thing or two about Iowa fairs come August.
—Cooper Worth, Des Moines Register, 28 Jan. 2026
The art market at large is still showing distress signals, with a spate of brick-and-mortar galleries closing, notable galleries pulling out of art fairs, and US tariffs heavily impacting costs.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
Organizers said the first LA edition was one of the largest record fairs the city had seen in years, attracting collectors, DJs and music industry figures searching for rare pressings and sample material.
—Holly Alvarado, Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fairs
Noun
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While the Block Museum’s exhibitions look outward, the Museum of Contemporary Photography’s anniversary show looks inward.—
Eva Remijan-Toba,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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There will also be a series of booth exhibitions presented by cultural, global and educational organizations.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Kids can attend shows at a live theater; learn about space, trains, pop culture and art through exhibits; and show off their athletic skills at the Riley Children's Health Sports Legends Experience.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
18 Feb. 2026
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The Children's Museum is designed for kids up to 10 years old and features immersive exhibits, such as a giant mouth, a three-story wildnerness area and a pretend neighborhood.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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At the festival outside San Jose's Eastridge Center, families posed for photos with large golden horse displays, a nod to the Chinese zodiac sign associated with speed, freedom and success.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Libraries thrive when special events or new displays pop up.—
Jess deCourcy Hinds
February 13,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Fairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fairs. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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