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a public showing of objects of interest a touring exhibit of national treasures from the Smithsonian Institution

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verb

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How is the word exhibit different from other verbs like it?

Some common synonyms of exhibit are display, expose, flaunt, parade, and show. While all these words mean "to present so as to invite notice or attention," exhibit stresses putting forward prominently or openly.

exhibit paintings at a gallery

When could display be used to replace exhibit?

The meanings of display and exhibit largely overlap; however, display emphasizes putting in a position where others may see to advantage.

display sale items

When can expose be used instead of exhibit?

The words expose and exhibit are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, expose suggests bringing forth from concealment and displaying.

sought to expose the hypocrisy of the town fathers

When is it sensible to use flaunt instead of exhibit?

The synonyms flaunt and exhibit are sometimes interchangeable, but flaunt suggests a shameless, boastful, often offensive parading.

nouveaux riches flaunting their wealth

When is parade a more appropriate choice than exhibit?

While the synonyms parade and exhibit are close in meaning, parade implies an ostentatious or arrogant displaying.

parading their piety for all to see

When would show be a good substitute for exhibit?

Although the words show and exhibit have much in common, show implies no more than enabling another to see or examine.

showed her snapshots to the whole group

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of exhibit
Noun
The exhibit will be paired with a special 20-minute edit of Questlove’s new documentary Ladies & Gentleman… 50 Years of SNL Music featuring footage not seen in the version available on Peacock. Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2025 Their joint spring exhibit at the Institute of Contemporary Art San Diego will be inspired by their own journeys through fertility, pregnancy, loss and birth during the COVID-19 pandemic. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
Verb
The cast is, indeed, tremendous and the second of only two episodes sent to critics exhibited notes of quirky humor than felt like an improvement. Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 28 Mar. 2025 Typically, skew arises because out-of-the-money (OTM) options — puts or calls — can exhibit higher or lower implied volatility than at-the-money (ATM) options, depending on market conditions and sentiment. Michael Khouw, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for exhibit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhibit
Noun
  • The juried art exhibition and sale is open to artists in the suburban Chicago area who specialize in painting, drawing, sculpture, jewelry, photography, pottery, glass, wood and other art forms.
    Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
  • For two-and-a-half years, curators from Cinémathèque Française and the Design Museum in London pored over a treasure trove of items locked away in Anderson’s storage facility in Kent, England to create the first museum exhibition of his work.
    Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Above the doorways, delicate gold cherubs peer down, which Trump was keen to display as a symbolic gesture.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Dimon displays this principle by strengthening key relationships and positioning himself in a position of growth and development through frequent business travel and getting out of the office as much as possible.
    Julian Hayes II, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The music-meister is probably best known for his long collaboration on runway shows with the late German designer at Chanel, Fendi and the Karl Lagerfeld house, in addition to Sacai, Jil Sander, Gucci, Balenciaga and many other brands over a career that has spanned more than 40 years.
    Miles Socha, WWD, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Court records show, per WISN-TV, that Black Swan MKE owed its landlord over $95,000 in rent and other charges.
    Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The Jonas Brothers have unveiled the North American dates for their upcoming 20th anniversary tour.
    Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 23 Mar. 2025
  • The company unveiled a collector's edition IZh-49 motorcycle on March 8, International Women's Day.
    Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 22 Mar. 2025

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“Exhibit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhibit. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.

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