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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
Elsewhere in the exhibition, another lamé qipao, this one from the 1940s, shows how technology advances, with the fabric manufacturers by then able to dye the metallic threads, Hansen added.
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Stephy Chung, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
The Basel presentation will be followed by a solo exhibition at the gallery’s Paris Turenne location in September.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 13 June 2026
The pictures from this trip would comprise his first exhibition at the Underground Gallery in New York in 1963.
—Ivan Shaw, Vogue, 13 June 2026
In 2010, the first of several Hockney iPad drawings graced the cover of the New Yorker, and many have been featured in the artist’s exhibitions since then.
—Barbara Isenberg, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
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Stephy Chung, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
The Basel presentation will be followed by a solo exhibition at the gallery’s Paris Turenne location in September.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 13 June 2026
The pictures from this trip would comprise his first exhibition at the Underground Gallery in New York in 1963.
—Ivan Shaw, Vogue, 13 June 2026
In 2010, the first of several Hockney iPad drawings graced the cover of the New Yorker, and many have been featured in the artist’s exhibitions since then.
—Barbara Isenberg, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhibition
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Everything first lady occupies multiple floors, including a small theater showing films, and rotating and themed exhibits exploring the influence and legacies of presidential counterparts throughout American history.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Items in the exhibit, which kicked off what would have been the late singer's birthday weekend, explore the relationship between musical instruments and the human body.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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The passion that this tournament inspires has already been on display this month as international friendlies are played around the country as national teams tune up for the big show.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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The 700-foot-tall Paramount Miami Worldcenter will be lit up with two soccer displays courtesy of the Miami Host Committee and Telemundo.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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Protests are expected around the stadium throughout the day, including demonstrations by the teachers’ union and groups representing the families of missing persons.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Vertical Aerospace’s full-scale prototype is expected to accelerate flight testing, support piloted demonstrations and advance Vertical’s hybrid-electric aircraft programme.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
11 June 2026
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The events include raffles, giveaways and a halftime show.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Be sure to check out Bee reporter Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado’s newcomer’s guide to Sacramento’s LGBTQ bars, churches, drag shows and more.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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“Exhibition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhibition. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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