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
In each chapter, Mio and Zoe explore one of their own stories in isolation before hopping to the next — or worse — stopping down entirely for exposition dumps with Rader in an amorphous virtual space.
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Kyle Wilson, Rolling Stone, 4 Mar. 2025
These dimensions are detailed and endearing, ensuring each new exposition dump is imbued with dynamic, multifaceted humanity.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 22 Feb. 2025
And exposition is difficult to make interesting, even in projects requiring far less of it.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2025
The exposition, taking place under one of the country’s more revered presidents, Dumarsais Estimé, celebrated the founding of Port-au-Prince in 1749.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2025
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Kyle Wilson, Rolling Stone, 4 Mar. 2025
These dimensions are detailed and endearing, ensuring each new exposition dump is imbued with dynamic, multifaceted humanity.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 22 Feb. 2025
And exposition is difficult to make interesting, even in projects requiring far less of it.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2025
The exposition, taking place under one of the country’s more revered presidents, Dumarsais Estimé, celebrated the founding of Port-au-Prince in 1749.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exposition
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The exhibit, which was to open this year to coincide with the two anniversaries, highlights U.S. efforts to address the worst legacies of the war, Rieser said.—
David Rising and Aniruddha Ghosal,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2025
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The exhibit will be open to the public from noon to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 19.—
Dominick Williams,
Kansas City Star,
19 Mar. 2025
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Sign up for my newsletter for more reviews and commentary on entertainment and culture.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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In addition to his Emmy-winning commentaries, Jacobson’s legacy includes some notable reporting scoops, such as a 1992 prison interview with serial killer John Wayne Gacy.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2025
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The most likely explanation for the shooting involves Gaitok versus the thieves.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
30 Mar. 2025
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Melissa says Shauna creates drama and there’s an explanation for all of the things that have been happening to her.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Mar. 2025
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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
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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
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Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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The research on gum chewing and microplastics is still limited—these two papers effectively represent analysis of just two people’s post-chew saliva—but gum chewing has also been correlated with higher urine levels of phthalates, plastic-softening chemicals that are known endocrine disruptors.—
Hannah Seo,
The Atlantic,
29 Mar. 2025
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There’s a lot of watching, there’s a lot of interpretation.—
Lexy Perez,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Mar. 2025
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It was recorded as a tribute to Cole Porter, a giant of the Great American Songbook, and Porter’s simpler-than-usual lyric allows less room for vocal interpretation.—
Kristen S. Hé,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2025
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There’s possibly no better festival to see Bahamian culture on full display in all its wonderful forms then at the season-long Goombay Summer Festival.—
Sandra MacGregor,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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The basket preheats quickly and the simple display is intuitive.—
Louryn Strampe,
WIRED,
22 Mar. 2025
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The agency is accepting comments and intends to finalize the rule this year.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Roadside Attractions and Lionsgate did not return request for comment.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Exposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exposition. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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