EXHIBIT Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

Q: 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

Q: 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

Q: 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

Q: 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

Q: 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

Q: 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

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Definition of exhibit

as in exhibition

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

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verb

ig-ˈzi-bət

as in to display

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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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

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Recent Examples of exhibit

Noun

Those activities include a community altar display, face painting, educational exhibits and seasonal treats like Pan de Muerto and hot chocolate, according to the release. — Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026 Talkhouse, along with a rugged cast of native whalers (for whom Brewster-walker has curated her own traveling exhibit) are also featured. — Jason Motlagh, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2026

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That’s not the case for Tizen and Vizio OS TVs, which exhibited ACR-like behavior across additional usage scenarios, as shown in the table from the report below. — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 21 Oct. 2026 That’s what the Prophet Muhammad was doing in exhibiting restraint with the angry villagers. — Casper Ter Kuile, Vox, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for exhibit

Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhibit

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The exhibition highlights how trade routes connected the Arabian Gulf, East Africa, India, China, and Southeast Asia through the exchange of spices, pearls, textiles, jewelry, and religious beliefs.

— Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
The property has partnered with Villa del Arte, an international contemporary gallery, to create an exhibition program that extends from a dedicated indoor space into the gardens and terraces.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of exhibition

Verb

Once everything is organized, PocketWise displays upcoming payments on a subscription calendar and sends renewal reminders before charges are due.

— StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 20 Oct. 2026
Blocked from public view for nine years, the mural was finally displayed in 1957.

— David Hajdu, Vanity Fair, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of display

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His friendly, supportive presence showed how the rival nations (in the far-off future in which the show was set) were capable of working together.

— JONATHAN LANDRUM JR. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026
Vucic’s ousting shows the downside of that approach, as the whole relationship will have to be rebuilt from the ground up.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of show

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This winter, Deer Valley will unveil Hail Peak Express, opening access to 200 additional skiable acres and seven new runs.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026
In Saudi Arabia, the AI startup Humain unveiled in September a platform built on an open model by a Chinese AI company.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026

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