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noun

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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verb

ig-ˈzi-bət How to pronounce exhibit (audio)
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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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

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Recent Examples of exhibit
Noun
Today, through her traveling exhibit, Ruth E. Carter is educating a new generation on the cultural impact of design. —Essence, 4 Mar. 2025 The juxtaposition of their two shots encapsulates the exhibit’s theme. —Leslie Katz, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Verb
The assignment may seem simple enough, but even minor slip-ups, like then-Sen. Marco Rubio pausing to drink from a water bottle in 2013 or Rep. Joe Kennedy exhibiting an unusually moist upper lip in 2018, can instantly become the subject of political jokes. —Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2025 The national awards will be announced March 26 and exhibited during National Scholastic Awards Week from June 9 to June 13 in New York City, with an awards ceremony at Carnegie Hall, the release states. —Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for exhibit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhibit
  1. exhibition
  2. display
  3. show
  4. unveil
Noun
  • The English soccer exhibition is the latest boost to Chicago’s standing as an international sports city.
    — Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2025
  • Here is a selection of portraits featured in the exhibition with descriptions of their subjects drawn from information provided by the photographers.
    — Diane Cole, NPR, 8 Mar. 2025
Definition of exhibition
Verb
  • The event was inspired by the Korean pottery displayed in the museum’s Gerstner Collections Core.
    — Joan MacDonald, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
  • Some proudly display the Israeli flag in their sanctuaries.
    — Yonat Shimron, NPR, 9 Mar. 2025
Definition of display
Verb
  • The first detailed nationwide data on schools’ recovery shows that achievement gaps have widened, with the poorest students the furthest behind.
    — Aatish Bhatia, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2025
  • The visual shows Lil Nas X framed in a hot pink Dreamboy doll box.
    — Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 9 Mar. 2025
Definition of show
Verb
  • In September 2024, the Postal Service unveiled two new designs for its Forever range.
    — Dan Perry, Newsweek, 1 Mar. 2025
  • Gulf Craft also unveiled the next evolution in their Oryx range.
    — Bill Springer, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Definition of unveil

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