EXHIBITS Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

exhibits 1 of 2

noun

plural of exhibit

as in displays

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

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exhibits

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verb

present tense third-person singular of exhibit

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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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 The free celebration is scheduled to feature a community altar display, a drone show, live music, arts and crafts, educational exhibits, a candy station and seasonal treats, city officials said in a press release. — Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026 The 17th-century Georgian stone building is now Hamilton House, a museum that houses documents from the famous forefather’s early years and features exhibits honoring other Caribbean personalities. — ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026 Jurors were allowed to reach a conclusion of felony or misdemeanor cruelty to animals on both counts after reviewing 112 exhibits and hearing from 14 witnesses, CBS affiliate KLAS-TV reported. — CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026 Special exhibits highlight pieces from the museum’s collection that aren’t on permanent display, as well as loaners from elsewhere. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Oct. 2026 Today the home to the New York Hall of Science, the outdoor exhibits includes the Rocket Park, where Gemini-Titan II and Mercury-Atlas D rockets and a Saturn V F-1 engine still stand. — Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Visitors will be able to explore more than 100 artifacts and 100 hands-on exhibits focused on science, technology and engineering. — Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

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Their presence provides evidence that the organic assembly exhibits the distinctive properties of a topological quantum material. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026 Under Burgum's 2025 campaign, signs, books, films and exhibits covering topics such as slavery, climate change and the massacre of Native Americans were flagged and removed from national parks and monuments nationwide. — ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026 Historic museum exhibits and even live history events — having a real horse or two with a coach driver dressed in late 19th- or early 20th-century garb — would continue the tourism value Manhattan needs to maintain. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026 General maturity—how someone presents themselves, exhibits accountability, practices focused listening and possesses emotional intelligence is essential. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026 Although most planets spin with their rotational axes generally upright with respect to their orbital plane, Uranus exhibits an extreme axial tilt, causing its spin to resemble something more akin to a steady roll. — Micah Hanks, Space.com, 28 Sep. 2026 Head up to the fourth-floor gallery space to see an extensive collection by Norman Rockwell and exhibits that showcase comics and children’s stories — just to name a few. — Paris Barraza, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026 There’s also the Kingman Railroad Museum, which houses several running model train layouts and exhibits on the past and present of the locomotive. — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2026 The arts aren't always for entertainment, as cultural organizations build community through plays, events and exhibits marking 9-11. — Matthew J. Palm, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2026

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Noun

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

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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
DeMarvion Overshown shows his worth When it was announced this week that linebacker DeMarvion Overshown would return from a five-game absence due to a hamstring injury, the reaction on social media was surprisingly negative.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of shows

Noun

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

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