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as in exhibit
a public showing of objects of interest
an exposition of flying machines from the early days of aviation
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as in commentary
a series of explanations or observations on something (as an event)
the nonstop exposition of the ceremonies by the TV newscasters was both unnecessary and irritating
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as in explanation
a statement that makes something clear
the astronomer's exposition of white dwarfs was a little helpful
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Recent Examples of exposition
The exposition The Mets took the rubber game in San Diego on Sunday for a 3-3 road trip out west.
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Tim Britton,
New York Times,
8 June 2026
Excessive exposition in horror can diminish the mystery and terror that allow an unsettling idea to linger in the audience’s mind long after the story ends.
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Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 June 2026
But Pressure is less a war story, rapt with the hysteria of battlefield deeds, than an intense exposition on the human capacity to tolerate uncertainty at a time when decisiveness is an imperative for action.
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Daniel Jonah Wolpert,
NPR,
29 May 2026
The paintings were loaned out for the 1929 exposition and never returned.
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Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
26 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for exposition
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
8 June 2026
Excessive exposition in horror can diminish the mystery and terror that allow an unsettling idea to linger in the audience’s mind long after the story ends.
—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 June 2026
But Pressure is less a war story, rapt with the hysteria of battlefield deeds, than an intense exposition on the human capacity to tolerate uncertainty at a time when decisiveness is an imperative for action.
—
Daniel Jonah Wolpert,
NPR,
29 May 2026
The paintings were loaned out for the 1929 exposition and never returned.
—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
26 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for exposition
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exposition
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Nineteen cannons discovered at the bottom of the Savannah River were unveiled Thursday as a part of a new exhibit at the Savannah History Museum.
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Public spaces present exhibits that immerse you in the nostalgia of the Golden Age of air travel.
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Nothing can prepare you for the album art writ large on the inside flap, but the lavish haircut photos galore and commentary from folks like producer Bob Rock and then-bassist Jason Newsted are illuminating.
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Included in the bonus features is a commentary track by director David Frankel, writer Aline Brosh McKenna and costume designer Molly Rogers.
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And most interestingly, her chyron identifies her as a Freelance Journalist with no further explanation.
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Some explanations of bodily difference were obviously wrong, such as physician and signer of the Declaration of Independence Benjamin Rush’s conviction that the dark skin of African Americans was a disease, derived from leprosy.
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The institution has grown into one of the region’s premier history museums, featuring historic homes, gardens, archives and exhibitions.
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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.
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The nation’s wealthiest suburb is Scarsdale, in New York’s leafy Westchester County, with an average household income of $612,591 in 2024, according to an analysis released June 1 by the personal finance site MoneyLion.
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Forensic analysis was able to match Childers' DNA to a profile in the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS).
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Altitude can also produce meaningfully different interpretations of the grape—higher sites can create wines that are more mineral and tense, while other locations yield softer and more fragrant expressions.
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The skinny trouser re-emerged at Dior and Junya Watanabe, styled with larger proportions on top for a fresh interpretation of the silhouette.
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More than 96,000 Hyundai Tucson small SUVs are being recalled because of a software error that can temporarily prevent critical information from appearing on the vehicle's display, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Everything about Lauren Sánchez and Jeff Bezos's coupling has been a display of more is more.
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The Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for additional comment.
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But many of the online comments show a hunger for local leaders who focus on everyday problems like filling potholes.
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“Exposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exposition. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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