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
And major Russian language book fairs, focused on dissident literature, are becoming more common across Europe.
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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
Wednesday also kicked off Frieze and Fridge art fairs.
—Jesse Kirshbaum, SPIN, 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
The internships, the GPA, the career fairs.
—Andy Molinsky, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
The Initiative partnered with churches to organize health fairs and offer screenings for HIV, blood pressure, mammograms and more, according to Alston-Cleveland.
—Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
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
Wednesday also kicked off Frieze and Fridge art fairs.
—Jesse Kirshbaum, SPIN, 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
The internships, the GPA, the career fairs.
—Andy Molinsky, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
The Initiative partnered with churches to organize health fairs and offer screenings for HIV, blood pressure, mammograms and more, according to Alston-Cleveland.
—Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fairs
Noun
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Both exhibitions will mark the artist’s first major solo show in both Europe and the US, respectively.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
12 May 2026
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Sterling also played an integral part in organizing key solo exhibitions for artists including Judy Chicago, Julie Taymor and Faith Ringgold.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
11 May 2026
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The building underwent a multiyear renovation completed in 2019 that added a dedicated visitor entrance, expanded exhibits about its construction and cultural legacy, and reconfigured observation areas to improve visitor flow.—
Bailey Berg,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2026
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Visitors take in the various displays and interactive exhibits inside the Freedom 250 Mobile Museum on Wednesday, May 13.—
Brian T. Krista,
Baltimore Sun,
13 May 2026
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In a family where hugs and other displays of physical affection were common, Djena was hardly ever touched, unless she was being disciplined.—
Yudhijit Bhattacharjee,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Trump was notably out of character throughout his stay here, deferential to his host, marveling at displays of Chinese power and reticent to speak with the press.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
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“Fairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fairs. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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