exhibitions

noun

plural of exhibition
1
as in exhibits
a public showing of objects of interest an exhibition of valuable and fascinating artifacts from a recovered pirate ship

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2
as in displays
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 exhibitions One of the world’s most prestigious contemporary art fairs, Art Basel includes exhibitions by 211 international galleries at Paris’ Grand Palais. — Elitsa Gadeva, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026 Plans call for a fan-accessible research library and physical archive, a digital preservation hub, galleries devoted to Garcia’s art and instruments and exhibitions exploring the blues, folk, country and jazz traditions that shaped him. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 23 Oct. 2026 The Jayhawks had their 58-game homecourt win streak in exhibitions snapped. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026 Those activities could include exhibitions, workshops, performances and other creative experiences throughout downtown. — Donald Fountain, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026 In the renderings, the two pavilion structures sit on a thin concrete plane and are elevated, allowing for pedestrian passage in the courtyard underneath and preventing the incursion of floodwaters into exhibitions spaces. — News Desk, Artforum, 22 Oct. 2026 Chanel is deepening its relationship with Hong Kong’s M+ museum, signing on as its lead partner for the next three years and expanding its support beyond film to exhibitions, artist programs, and other projects. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 21 Oct. 2026 Entry to exhibitions will also be free for visitors aged 26 and under, among several other groups. — Alessia Armenise, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026 The six-team, barnstorming Banana Ball Championship League, headed by the Savannah Bananas, will play exhibitions in the Mexican cities of Monterrey and Tijuana and the Canadian cities of Winnipeg and Toronto. — Jim Halley, AJC.com, 16 Oct. 2026
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  1. exhibits
  2. displays
  3. demonstrations
  4. shows
Noun
  • The exhibition celebrates these workers, many of them immigrants, through exhibits like the photographs of Robert Doisneau, who worked for Renault full-time from 1934 to 1939.
    — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Interactive environmental exhibits would reflect Garcia’s advocacy for coral reefs and rainforest preservation, with charitable initiatives supporting ocean conservation, music education and the arts.
    — SPIN Staff, SPIN, 23 Oct. 2026
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  • Smaller displays near the bottom of the windshield also show speed and lap data, helping drivers monitor performance without looking away from the road for long.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
  • From giant pumpkins to elaborate tableaux, the displays have taken on a life of their own, as locals and visitors crawl the city for the spookiest steps.
    — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of displays
Noun
  • Another round of nationwide demonstrations on Saturday featured less violence.
    — Thomas Adamson, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The film is set against a surge of real-life anti-government demonstrations in Serbia in early 2025, triggered by the tragic deaths of 16 people the previous year, following the collapse of a train station canopy in Novi Sad.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 27 Oct. 2026
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Noun
  • Perhaps that’s why the guest count at his SoFi shows was so thin compared to others.
    — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 25 Oct. 2026
  • The company is planning to launch a handful of new shows over the next few months, with a longer-term goal of having 12-16 channels led by creators who are subject matter experts.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of shows

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