as in displays
a public showing of objects of interest
a touring exhibit of national treasures from the Smithsonian Institution
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as in shows
to present so as to invite notice or attention
these naturalists take their birds of prey on tour and exhibit them before groups of schoolchildren
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Recent Examples of exhibits
Anya Sesay, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026
At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor’s Complex on Merritt Island, the Bialke family from Minnesota spent Saturday strolling through exhibits about NASA’s history and the future of commercial spaceflight.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026
Repticon also features educational presentations, seminars and interactive exhibits about the care and conservation of reptiles.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 31 Mar. 2026
On the third floor of the Sacramento History Museum in Old Sacramento, one of the smallest exhibits has made the biggest impact on young Sacramentans.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
All regular exhibits will be open.
—Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 31 Mar. 2026
Two floors of the gallery are for exhibits, right now occupied by student work from Bloom Township High School, Bloom Trail High School, and Marian Catholic High School.
—Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Use the next four weeks to enjoy art exhibits, galleries, museums and concerts.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
Highlights include dance class, exhibits, live music and improv performances.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Susan McDonald, The Providence Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
No player exhibits that more than Uche.
—Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
An art gallery exhibits work by contemporary artists and hosts openings and other events.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2026
Increasingly bitter about being cheated, and decreasingly able or willing to hide it, Rick exhibits erratic behavior that alienates his friends, his family, his band.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 16 Mar. 2026
Bernard not only exhibits extraordinary talent and impeccable techniques but also possesses a profound artistic vision that sets him apart.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Chai tea exhibits many of the benefits of black tea, but with the potential health effects of spices such as cardamom and ginger.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2026
The moon typically exhibits a grey color because light that reaches the lunar surface is often filtered through Earth's atmosphere.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 1 Mar. 2026
Also exhibits about Odenton’s railroads, homes, churches, and schools.
—Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 28 Feb. 2026
Noun
But to highlight a few, here’s the shortlist of exhibits and events to check out this April.
—Anya Sesay, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026
At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor’s Complex on Merritt Island, the Bialke family from Minnesota spent Saturday strolling through exhibits about NASA’s history and the future of commercial spaceflight.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026
Repticon also features educational presentations, seminars and interactive exhibits about the care and conservation of reptiles.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 31 Mar. 2026
On the third floor of the Sacramento History Museum in Old Sacramento, one of the smallest exhibits has made the biggest impact on young Sacramentans.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
All regular exhibits will be open.
—Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 31 Mar. 2026
Two floors of the gallery are for exhibits, right now occupied by student work from Bloom Township High School, Bloom Trail High School, and Marian Catholic High School.
—Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Use the next four weeks to enjoy art exhibits, galleries, museums and concerts.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
Highlights include dance class, exhibits, live music and improv performances.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
Thirteen exhibits focus on Narragansett Bay habitats – from the rocky shore to its deeper waters – featuring local species that come from – and are returned to – Narragansett Bay.
—Susan McDonald, The Providence Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
No player exhibits that more than Uche.
—Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
An art gallery exhibits work by contemporary artists and hosts openings and other events.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2026
Increasingly bitter about being cheated, and decreasingly able or willing to hide it, Rick exhibits erratic behavior that alienates his friends, his family, his band.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 16 Mar. 2026
Bernard not only exhibits extraordinary talent and impeccable techniques but also possesses a profound artistic vision that sets him apart.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Chai tea exhibits many of the benefits of black tea, but with the potential health effects of spices such as cardamom and ginger.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2026
The moon typically exhibits a grey color because light that reaches the lunar surface is often filtered through Earth's atmosphere.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 1 Mar. 2026
Also exhibits about Odenton’s railroads, homes, churches, and schools.
—Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 28 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhibits
Noun
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After the displays were removed, people left notes and drawings and held protests at the site.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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One of the largest displays featured bloodied bundles of white cloth spread across the grass like a makeshift graveyard.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Video shared with the Miami Herald of the rescue shows the backyard swarmed with first responders.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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The findings follow a national trend that shows Black and Latina mothers are more likely to experience infant mortality due to a myriad of factors.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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Lee is also an accomplished film photographer, with his works having been featured in multiple group and solo exhibitions, magazines and books.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
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All of Boston’s teams and their biggest stars are honored at TD Garden’s Sports Museum, featuring exhibitions on the Bruins, Celtics, Patriots and Red Sox, and sculptures of Larry Bird and Ted Williams.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Exhibits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhibits. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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