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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3
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
To solve the exposition problem, the filmmakers recruited Sky Sports announcers David Croft and Martin Brundle to play themselves.
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Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 27 June 2025
Rodent poop marked another four places in the kitchen, including a server’s exposition area next to clean and sanitized coffee cups.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 26 June 2025
There is substantial exposition peppered throughout 28 Years Later, but the meandering plot takes precedence over the logistics of this world.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 20 June 2025
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).
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 1 July 2025
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Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 27 June 2025
Rodent poop marked another four places in the kitchen, including a server’s exposition area next to clean and sanitized coffee cups.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 26 June 2025
There is substantial exposition peppered throughout 28 Years Later, but the meandering plot takes precedence over the logistics of this world.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 20 June 2025
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).
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exposition
Noun
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The exhibit features a wide variety of media, including pottery and wood sculpture, watercolor, acrylic and oil paintings.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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Gwin’s father was a slaveowner and one of California’s first U.S. senators, according to the exhibit.—
Ethan Wolin
August 6,
Sacbee.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Also, my commentary is merely a layman’s viewpoint.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The original touched upon politics sometimes, but the social commentary was more cultural.—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Why Gartner’s Stock Fell 28% Gartner’s stock fell sharply because the company significantly lowered its growth forecast for the core Insights business line and failed to offer a compelling explanation for why and what Gartner would do to revive its double digit growth.—
Peter Cohan,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Without any explanation, the Supreme Court cleared the way for the Trump Administration to begin dismantling a cabinet agency, created by Congress, that is tasked with fulfilling the federal government’s obligation to support public education.—
Andrea Campbell,
Time,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Including the contest in Puerto Rico, the Heat will play six exhibition games this year.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
12 Aug. 2025
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In the short-term, Fede Valverde is expected to be fit despite missing a pre-season exhibition game with a muscle strain.—
Sam Leveridge,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The funding for Wisconsin tucked into the major House spending bills totals $58.7 million, according to a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel analysis.—
Lawrence Andrea,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Waiters and others who benefit from automatic gratuities of 20% or more could be in for quite a shock, according to some early analysis.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Highest 2 Lowest — which is a modern-day interpretation of iconic director Akira Kurosawa’s 1963 crime thriller High and Low — is opening in 300 theaters in what appears to be more of a run to qualify for awards season.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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For example, the plan prioritizes a narrow interpretation of national security without addressing critical ethical needs such as the protection of vulnerable populations, children, neurodivergent individuals and minorities — issues that the European Union AI Act addresses.—
Mohammad Hosseini,
Twin Cities,
10 Aug. 2025
Noun
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But that begs the question: Are super-luxe vans with champagne chillers, 65-inch disappearing displays, and massive battery packs the answer to increasing EV adoption?—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
ArsTechnica,
13 Aug. 2025
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For the first time, the bottom three bakers in most episodes will be forced to bake for their lives as judges Stephanie Boswell, Carla Hall and Zac Young decide whose chilling displays will earn $25,000 and the title of Halloween Baking Champion!—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
13 Aug. 2025
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An attempt to reach Hill for comment Friday evening was unsuccessful.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Aug. 2025
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The Patchogue-Medford School District, where advocates say Manuel attended high school, did not return a request for comment Friday.—
Cayla Bamberger,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Exposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exposition. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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