1
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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2
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 required by their oil-and-water dynamic means the film isn't as action-heavy as its sequels (with the exception of a rogue trio of murderous vampires, of course).
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Edward Segarra, USA Today, 1 July 2025
Jensen Huang, co-founder and chief executive officer of Nvidia, at the London Tech Week exposition in London, UK, on Monday, June 9, 2025.
—Arjun Kharpal,ryan Browne, CNBC, 9 June 2025
My aversion to exposition has never been more challenged or expressed than in these yearlong gaps between each section of the show.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 16 May 2025
The exposition The Mets were swept for the first time this season, losing all three to the Rays at Citi Field.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 16 June 2025
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Edward Segarra, USA Today, 1 July 2025
Jensen Huang, co-founder and chief executive officer of Nvidia, at the London Tech Week exposition in London, UK, on Monday, June 9, 2025.
—Arjun Kharpal,ryan Browne, CNBC, 9 June 2025
My aversion to exposition has never been more challenged or expressed than in these yearlong gaps between each section of the show.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 16 May 2025
The exposition The Mets were swept for the first time this season, losing all three to the Rays at Citi Field.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exposition
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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
Noun
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Many have championed comedy as a means of political commentary.—
Rosa Escandon,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Media commentary with a side of snark?Sign up forThe Watchlist newsletterwith Bill Goodykoontz.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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On the other hand, vague explanations or rigid policies may suggest pay inequities, poor planning, or a top-down management structure.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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Most questions are multiple-choice, but some seek explanations.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
28 July 2025
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This exhibition game precedes the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony, which takes place on Saturday.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Anyone who has caught Vuitton’s roving exhibitions dedicated to travel, Volez, Voyagez, Voguez, knows the extent of the maison’s dedication to the art of travel.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
30 July 2025
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An analysis by The Tennessean found the statistics were taken nearly verbatim from a post on a book review website that allows users to report and catalog books considered to be explicit for children.—
Angele Latham,
The Tennessean,
14 July 2025
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Ninety-one of the 100 school districts that receive the most money from four frozen grant programs are in Republican congressional districts, according to an analysis from New America, a left-leaning think tank.—
Bianca Vázquez Toness,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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But this interpretation misses the deeper impact of moral courage.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Wirth and Hess, backed by a legal team in London, continued to express confidence in their interpretation.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
20 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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The office also did not respond to an email request for comment Tuesday.—
Bayliss Wagner,
Austin American Statesman,
23 July 2025
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Every post should trigger three actions: reply to every comment, DM every new follower and reengage the most active people.—
Tony Pec,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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“Exposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exposition. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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