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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
Yoshinobu Yamamoto #18 and Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers are seen prior to the exhibition game between Los Angeles Dodgers and Kiwoom Heroes at Gocheok Sky Dome on March 17, 2024 in Seoul, South Korea.
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Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 July 2025
The annual exhibition showcase kicks off the weekend's Pro Football Hall of Fame ceremonies as well as the league's preseason slate.
—Jim Reineking, USA Today, 28 July 2025
Past exhibitions include works by Maya Freelon, Sachi Rome, and Stephen Hayes.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 27 July 2025
This record offensive effort came a year after the league’s annual exhibition game was a competitive contest that pitted the U.S Olympic team against WNBA All-Stars.
—Doug Feinberg, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2025
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Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 July 2025
The annual exhibition showcase kicks off the weekend's Pro Football Hall of Fame ceremonies as well as the league's preseason slate.
—Jim Reineking, USA Today, 28 July 2025
Past exhibitions include works by Maya Freelon, Sachi Rome, and Stephen Hayes.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 27 July 2025
This record offensive effort came a year after the league’s annual exhibition game was a competitive contest that pitted the U.S Olympic team against WNBA All-Stars.
—Doug Feinberg, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhibition
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The Carver group worked closely with the Eastside team to create museum-quality exhibits in the Yellow Jacket Conference Center at the new school.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The free exhibit with light refreshments will be open to the public from 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 19 at Beacons, 2245 Camino Vida Roble.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 July 2025
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The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C., has removed references to President Donald Trump in a display about impeachments, despite Trump being the first and only president in American history to be impeached twice.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
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The new exhibitions shine a modern light on returning displays and restore the museum's almost 50-year-old legacy of adding objects that made history but have yet to become historical.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
1 Aug. 2025
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Live art demonstrations, children’s art activities, free entertainment and an outdoor food court will be on hand, and a July Easter egg hunt will be held.—
Duante Beddingfield,
Freep.com,
25 July 2025
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However, the two journalists continue to face multiple misdemeanor charges in connection with the demonstration on the John A. Roebling Bridge.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
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Though Colbert's show has been nominated for 33 Emmys in all, across various categories, since 2017, it's never won.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Althoff seamlessly entered a field of beloved celebrity interview shows known for unconventional charm.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Exhibition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhibition. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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