as in exhibition
a public showing of objects of interest
a touring exhibit of national treasures from the Smithsonian Institution
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as in to display
to present so as to invite notice or attention
these naturalists take their birds of prey on tour and exhibit them before groups of schoolchildren
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Recent Examples of exhibit
Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2025
Going back in time Part of Ervin’s collection of Carl’s Drug Store memorabilia is being featured in the museum's summer exhibit.
—Shawn Hardy, USA Today, 25 July 2025
Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 23 July 2025
These individuals exhibited a particularly strong reduction in stress following the exercise program.
—Anuradha Varanasi, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
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Noun
After aging out of 4-H nearly 70 years ago, Maxwell still enters exhibits in the open class category for adults.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2025
Going back in time Part of Ervin’s collection of Carl’s Drug Store memorabilia is being featured in the museum's summer exhibit.
—Shawn Hardy, USA Today, 25 July 2025
Verb
While Parkinson's will eventually affect both sides of the body, one side will generally exhibit more severe symptoms than the other, according to NINDS.
Symptoms of Parkinson's can include tremors, muscle stiffness, slowing of spontaneous movement, and problems with gait and balance.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 23 July 2025
These individuals exhibited a particularly strong reduction in stress following the exercise program.
—Anuradha Varanasi, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhibit
Noun
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This exhibition game precedes the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony, which takes place on Saturday.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Anyone who has caught Vuitton’s roving exhibitions dedicated to travel, Volez, Voyagez, Voguez, knows the extent of the maison’s dedication to the art of travel.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
30 July 2025
Verb
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Often mistaken for king snakes or milk snakes, coral snakes display distinctive red, yellow, and black rings encircling their bodies.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American Statesman,
31 July 2025
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These products are perfect for displaying on a mantel or placing by a bowl of Halloween candy.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 July 2025
Verb
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Play the Long Game: His 23-year tenure as principal and 40-year term as a councilman show that lasting change is a marathon, not a sprint.—
Stephanie Tharpe,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The first video, posted on July 23, shows the family jumping over a phone in the airport and landing their feet on a Hawaiian beach.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
31 July 2025
Verb
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Madame Tussauds is unveiling 13 new wax figures of global superstar Taylor Swift in a tribute to the Eras Tour performer.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
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When George Lucas takes the stage Sunday to unveil his new Museum of Narrative Art, Hall H will be rocking, and for a long weekend at least, the problems of the real world will feel like a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away.—
Rob Salkowitz,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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“Exhibit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhibit. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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