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as in exhibit
a public showing of objects of interest
an exhibition of valuable and fascinating artifacts from a recovered pirate ship
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as in display
an outward and often exaggerated indication of something abstract (as a feeling) for effect
for the benefit of the crowd, the professional wrestler made a great exhibition of ferocity
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Recent Examples of exhibition
Teams such as the Indiana Fever and Minnesota Lynx are holding three exhibition contests before their season opener.
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Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
Its Blue Armchair, on show at design exhibition Convey, is blocky and rigid with rough-and-ready industrial detailing.
—Francesca Perry, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
As visitors walk through the exhibition, the middle gallery is painted and lit to represent Martinez’s nighttime walks through Istanbul.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
The exhibition is the brainchild of guest curator Paul Farber, who spent years exploring the meaning of the statue and public monuments — including through his NPR podcasts — before bringing the conversation into the museum.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
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Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
Its Blue Armchair, on show at design exhibition Convey, is blocky and rigid with rough-and-ready industrial detailing.
—Francesca Perry, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
As visitors walk through the exhibition, the middle gallery is painted and lit to represent Martinez’s nighttime walks through Istanbul.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
The exhibition is the brainchild of guest curator Paul Farber, who spent years exploring the meaning of the statue and public monuments — including through his NPR podcasts — before bringing the conversation into the museum.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhibition
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Dinosaurs is a 10-acre outdoor attraction featuring more than 40 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs, along with walking trails, live shows and interactive exhibits.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Miami Museum of Contemporary Art of the African Diaspora curated the mobile interactive mural exhibit, which evolved from the existing murals seen in Overtown that highlight the neighborhood’s history, and include a QR code for visitors to scan and learn about the stories behind them.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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Step-backs, deep 3s, power drives, trips to the line – every element of their games was on display, and every possession seemed to raise the stakes.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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Its famous holiday lights won’t be on display during the summer World Cup, but the fountains and public art still give the district plenty of visual appeal.—
Taylor Haught,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
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Weeks later, those plans remain as communities nationwide see demonstrations of their own.—
Noe Padilla,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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The event includes workshops and demonstrations and an impressive lineup of performers.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
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While discussing the delicate tone of the show and its balance of being a satire on the Hollywood movie business and a love letter to chasing your dream, Cretton said the creative team focused on character to find their way.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Apr. 2026
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The entire show can be seen on Billboard’s YouTube channel, below.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Exhibition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhibition. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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