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
Gladstone plans to expand its participation in regional fairs in Asia, including PhotoFairs Shanghai and Art Busan, both in May, in addition to continuing presenting at Art Basel Hong Kong and Frieze Seoul.
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Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
The llama has participated in parades, fairs and public events, drawing strong engagement from crowds and appearing to enjoy the attention.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
The llama has appeared at parades and fairs, thriving on public attention.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Volunteer Liz Engel often donates her time at the textiles and sewing booth that’s part of the fix-it fairs held regularly by the Porter County Public Library System, and said someone suggested doing one for Earth Day.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
The city offers a welcoming atmosphere with local farmers' markets, fairs, and community activities.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
Fall and spring bring vibrant elementary-school-run street fairs in every neighborhood.
—The Editors, Curbed, 16 Apr. 2026
Teachers currently at the 19 Elevate schools are invited to internal hiring fairs held by the district on both April 18 and April 25.
—Samuel O’Neal April 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Apr. 2026
Les Poupees took to the road and played the world’s fairs in Seattle in 1962, New York in 1964 and San Antonio in 1968.
—Andy Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 13 Apr. 2026
Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
The llama has participated in parades, fairs and public events, drawing strong engagement from crowds and appearing to enjoy the attention.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
The llama has appeared at parades and fairs, thriving on public attention.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Volunteer Liz Engel often donates her time at the textiles and sewing booth that’s part of the fix-it fairs held regularly by the Porter County Public Library System, and said someone suggested doing one for Earth Day.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
The city offers a welcoming atmosphere with local farmers' markets, fairs, and community activities.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
Fall and spring bring vibrant elementary-school-run street fairs in every neighborhood.
—The Editors, Curbed, 16 Apr. 2026
Teachers currently at the 19 Elevate schools are invited to internal hiring fairs held by the district on both April 18 and April 25.
—Samuel O’Neal April 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Apr. 2026
Les Poupees took to the road and played the world’s fairs in Seattle in 1962, New York in 1964 and San Antonio in 1968.
—Andy Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fairs
Noun
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General admission is free, though some special exhibitions require tickets.—
Taylor Haught,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
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After an inaugural edition last year, the AIR festival will return to Aspen, Colorado, in July with a program of performances, exhibitions, talks, and other events in the high-flying mountain town.—
Andy Battaglia,
ARTnews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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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The insulation from the ceiling snowed down onto virtually every part of the building — exhibits, artifacts, galleries and display cases.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The 5,100square-foot museum, designed in the shape of a wave, maintains a collection of vintage and signature surfboards that are rotated between displays.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Apple may be considering a radical redesign of its displays for the upcoming 20th-anniversary iPhone, if new leaks are correct, giving Apple consumers the type of bezel-less screen that has previously been featured on high-end devices from Samsung, Huawei, or Honor.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Fairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fairs. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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