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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
This elegant exhibition hall showcases the appearance of future home life.
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Chc Fashion Group, New York Daily News, 23 Apr. 2025
Some of the roughly eighty women who remained incarcerated on the island participated in the exhibition, their inclusion meant to reflect Francis’s embrace of dialogue, solidarity, and fraternity.
—News Desk, Artforum, 22 Apr. 2025
The exhibition was spearheaded by curator in charge Andrew Bolton, as well as guest curator Monica Miller—Professor and Chair of Africana Studies at Barnard College, Columbia University.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2025
The spot plays host to exhibitions, poetry readings and performances.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2025
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Chc Fashion Group, New York Daily News, 23 Apr. 2025
Some of the roughly eighty women who remained incarcerated on the island participated in the exhibition, their inclusion meant to reflect Francis’s embrace of dialogue, solidarity, and fraternity.
—News Desk, Artforum, 22 Apr. 2025
The exhibition was spearheaded by curator in charge Andrew Bolton, as well as guest curator Monica Miller—Professor and Chair of Africana Studies at Barnard College, Columbia University.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2025
The spot plays host to exhibitions, poetry readings and performances.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhibition
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The addition to the west will not only include exhibit space, but a new restaurant and theater space whose views open to the south lawn.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
24 Apr. 2025
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Asawa’s own words posted throughout the exhibit reflect the simplicity of her genius.—
Robert Taylor,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
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This follows years where the display wasn’t allowed by the National Park Service under then-President Joe Biden.—
Jenny Goldsberry,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Apr. 2025
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From there — after ambling into the box — his abilities were on full display.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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The White House did not immediately respond to The Hill’s request for comment on demonstrations but did make a Saturday post online in reference to Abrego Garcia.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
19 Apr. 2025
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The events ranged from rallies in midtown Manhattan and in front of the White House to a demonstration at a Massachusetts commemoration marking the start of the American Revolutionary War 250 years ago.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 Apr. 2025
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Born in the Philippines before moving to New York City as a child, Caliente also had a recurring role on the Ryan Murphy FX drama series Pose as Veronica, and appeared on other TV shows like Broad City and Search Party.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Apr. 2025
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Back in 2020, Wallen was disinvited from SNL for breaking the show's COVID-19 quarantine protocols the same year he was arrested for public intoxication and disorderly conduct.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Exhibition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhibition. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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