as in displays
a public showing of objects of interest
a touring exhibit of national treasures from the Smithsonian Institution
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as in shows
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 exhibits
Meghan Palmer, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties filed a joint amicus brief that supports Philadelphia's effort in court to restore the exhibits.
—Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Refashioning the site is complicated, requiring crews working within a tight footprint to carefully preserve and renovate historic buildings, install exhibits and beautify pathways — amid the millions of visitors who flock to the Alamo every year.
—Madison Iszler, San Antonio Express-News, 10 Feb. 2026
The museum hosts a variety of permanent and rotating exhibits on Schulz and his world-famous comic strip, allowing guests to interact with and explore pieces from the illustrator's 50-plus-year career.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
There's a revolving door of cool traveling exhibits, so check out the website to see what's happening now.
—Elena Donovan Mauer, Parents, 8 Feb. 2026
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026
The French menu exhibits global influences, with dishes like John Dory with hazelnut, and quinoa flavored with mustard and citrus.
—Meredith Bethune, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
The Bay View restaurant serves Thai and Japanese food in a sleek, hip environment, and exhibits an eye for detail in the food's presentation, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel dining critic Rachel Bernhard noted in her 2024 review.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 3 Feb. 2026
The United States exhibits elements of each.
—Alejandro Reyes, Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026
The slavery exhibits were a collaborative effort and detail the lives of nine people enslaved at the home while Washington lived there as president.
—CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
In the aftermath, the kid exhibits bad behavior and asks hard questions, with dad and mom (Gemma Chan) at a loss to help when she's asked to testify in a jury trial.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
Eventually there will be a physical manifestation of the Hall, a building somewhere with plaques and memorabilia and exhibits honoring the rich history of sports in Southern California, but that will be at the back end.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026
The current scenario exhibits characteristics of both—not as drastic as the 77% crash of 2022, yet the institutional de-risking reflects similar structural challenges from that period.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Noun
Learn about the history of chocolate-making through the multimedia exhibits, create your own masterpiece as Lindt Master Chocolatier in training, and be sure to pose for a photo with the impossible-to-miss 30 foot tall chocolate fountain.
—Meghan Palmer, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties filed a joint amicus brief that supports Philadelphia's effort in court to restore the exhibits.
—Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Refashioning the site is complicated, requiring crews working within a tight footprint to carefully preserve and renovate historic buildings, install exhibits and beautify pathways — amid the millions of visitors who flock to the Alamo every year.
—Madison Iszler, San Antonio Express-News, 10 Feb. 2026
The museum hosts a variety of permanent and rotating exhibits on Schulz and his world-famous comic strip, allowing guests to interact with and explore pieces from the illustrator's 50-plus-year career.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
There's a revolving door of cool traveling exhibits, so check out the website to see what's happening now.
—Elena Donovan Mauer, Parents, 8 Feb. 2026
Verb
Experimental and first-principles studies confirm that MoSi2 exhibits axis-dependent conduction polarity (ADCP) in both the Seebeck and Hall coefficients.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026
The French menu exhibits global influences, with dishes like John Dory with hazelnut, and quinoa flavored with mustard and citrus.
—Meredith Bethune, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
The Bay View restaurant serves Thai and Japanese food in a sleek, hip environment, and exhibits an eye for detail in the food's presentation, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel dining critic Rachel Bernhard noted in her 2024 review.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 3 Feb. 2026
The United States exhibits elements of each.
—Alejandro Reyes, Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026
The slavery exhibits were a collaborative effort and detail the lives of nine people enslaved at the home while Washington lived there as president.
—CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
In the aftermath, the kid exhibits bad behavior and asks hard questions, with dad and mom (Gemma Chan) at a loss to help when she's asked to testify in a jury trial.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
Eventually there will be a physical manifestation of the Hall, a building somewhere with plaques and memorabilia and exhibits honoring the rich history of sports in Southern California, but that will be at the back end.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026
The current scenario exhibits characteristics of both—not as drastic as the 77% crash of 2022, yet the institutional de-risking reflects similar structural challenges from that period.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhibits
Noun
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The International Olympic Committee did not respond to a message seeking comment about the Saturday displays.—
Steve Buckley,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Open shelving displays ceramics and objects from the couple’s personal collection.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Footage of the incident shows King Charles greeting dozens of residents when one man shouted at him, asking whether the monarch had urged police to investigate his disgraced brother, according to The Times.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Our research shows these concerts significantly increased occupancy rates in short-term rentals – although the effect did not translate to hotels.—
Gidon Jakar,
The Conversation,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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For decades, Bonaly’s thrilling move could only be witnessed at exhibitions.—
Fernanda Figueroa,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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In 2017, community spaces in Boyle Heights housed one of her exhibitions, helping her build relationships with local residents.—
Yamlek Mojica,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Exhibits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhibits. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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