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Definition of exhibitnext
as in exhibition
a public showing of objects of interest a touring exhibit of national treasures from the Smithsonian Institution

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How is the word exhibit different from other verbs like it?

Some common synonyms of exhibit are display, expose, flaunt, parade, and show. While all these words mean "to present so as to invite notice or attention," exhibit stresses putting forward prominently or openly.

exhibit paintings at a gallery

When could display be used to replace exhibit?

The meanings of display and exhibit largely overlap; however, display emphasizes putting in a position where others may see to advantage.

display sale items

When can expose be used instead of exhibit?

The words expose and exhibit are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, expose suggests bringing forth from concealment and displaying.

sought to expose the hypocrisy of the town fathers

When is it sensible to use flaunt instead of exhibit?

The synonyms flaunt and exhibit are sometimes interchangeable, but flaunt suggests a shameless, boastful, often offensive parading.

nouveaux riches flaunting their wealth

When is parade a more appropriate choice than exhibit?

While the synonyms parade and exhibit are close in meaning, parade implies an ostentatious or arrogant displaying.

parading their piety for all to see

When would show be a good substitute for exhibit?

Although the words show and exhibit have much in common, show implies no more than enabling another to see or examine.

showed her snapshots to the whole group

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of exhibit
Noun
But 15 years later, the future of the exhibit is hanging in the balance. Deena Zaru, ABC News, 4 July 2026 The Interior Department can now revamp the exhibit outside Washington’s Philadelphia home from one about slavery under Washington to one that includes new educational panels with less discussion of slavery. Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 4 July 2026
Verb
The older brother said his sister was active in her church and exhibited her faith by showing love to everyone. Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026 One of the most interesting findings was that while many patients exhibited changes within similar frequency ranges, the optimal signals and recording locations varied substantially between individuals. New Atlas, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for exhibit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhibit
Noun
  • The institution has grown into one of the region’s premier history museums, featuring historic homes, gardens, archives and exhibitions.
    Kaitlyn Harvey, AJC.com, 1 July 2026
  • The exhibition also included a retrospective display of eight landmark creations released over the brand’s three decades, highlighting the evolution of Roberto Coin's design language.
    Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • Content resided on websites, and monetization depended on attracting human readers to specific digital locations where ads could be displayed.
    Vincentas Grinius, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • The landlord will then have to pay upfront and bill the applicant with a receipt displaying the third-party vendor cost within 14 days.
    Ben Szalinski, CBS News, 29 June 2026
Verb
  • In fact, research shows that when given the choice, on-site work remains the least popular option across every age range according to Gallup.
    Colleen Batchelder, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • The younger James, who was drafted in the second round in 2024 to form the first father-son duo in NBA history, showed steady improvement during his second season.
    Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • Between the budget approved that year and the spending proposal Newsom unveiled in January, spending from the state’s main operating fund had grown by over $100 billion, or 70%.
    Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
  • Last week, OpenAI unveiled its first custom AI chip designed to run ChatGPT, Codex and other models more efficiently than existing hardware.
    Rashi Shrivastava, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

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“Exhibit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhibit. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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