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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
There are a few wrinkles in the Yankees’ spring schedule, including a March 3 exhibition against Team Panama ahead of the World Baseball Classic.
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Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 12 Jan. 2026
Before Walcott wrote about Doig’s work, the pair visited an exhibition of Doig’s paintings in Montreal.
—Anna Russell, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
In Michigan, one of our favorite museums, The Henry Ford, honors the anniversary with special exhibitions and experiences exploring innovation, democracy, and everyday American life.
—Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 11 Jan. 2026
Because the museum is still a small, volunteer-run operation, the skyway exhibition space is currently open by appointment only.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026
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Miami’s first Black Art Basel exhibit was held at the Lyric Theater.—
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Variety is encouraged, and the exhibit aims to showcase a range of mediums, from painters to mixed-media artists and photographers.—
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The screen size can be customized to best fit your display area, with a minimum size of 32 inches and the ability to expand up to 200 inches.—
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The bluntness of her cut is on full display, with the ends turning up ever so slightly.—
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The demonstrations intensified after a federal officer shot a Venezuelan man accused of fleeing a traffic stop and attacking an agent, federal officials said.—
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While local law enforcement officers have not actively taken part in immigration enforcement operations in the city, they have often been dispatched to the scenes of critical incidents and demonstrations to ensure public safety.—
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The famed illusionists, best known for their Las Vegas show at the Mirage Resort and Casino, first met while working on a cruise ship in 1957.—
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The show will star Rachel Bloom and comedian Rory Scovel as the central couple, Bloom's Rosie and Scovel's Alex Zilbalodis.—
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“Exhibition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhibition. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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