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

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as in display
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 exhibition On view through April 26, 2026, the exhibition will be spread across multiple buildings on the campus. News Desk, Artforum, 3 July 2025 Colerain Township native and daredevil photographer Isaac Wright was arrested May 15 at the end of his first solo gallery exhibition in New York City, his lawyer said. Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 The museum, recognized by the state legislature, offers educational programs and exhibitions, and preserves a significant art collection. Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 The exhibition includes very early designs made from decaying fabrics. Miles Socha, Footwear News, 25 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for exhibition
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  • This column, adapted from remarks at the opening of the PragerU Founders Museum exhibit last month, was originally published by RealClearEducation and made available via RealClearWire.
    Linda McMahon, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 July 2025
  • But do peruse the two retail shops accompanying the exhibit carrying vintage furniture, art books and playful Eames’ gift items.
    Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 3 July 2025
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  • At Hannover Messe, one of the world’s largest industrial trade fairs, AI’s potential was on full display—cognitive robotics, digital twins, autonomous systems and intelligent collaboration across factory floors and logistics hubs.
    Ivo Ivanov, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
  • Its storied history is a big draw, but the 265-room hotel constantly strives to improve itself with new seasonal menus, extravagant lobby displays (from oversized flower arrangements to edible Easter décor), and sumptuous spa treatments.
    Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
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  • The July 11 anti-government demonstrations were met with a crackdown ordered by Díaz-Canel on state television that day.
    arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 13 July 2025
  • The classic demonstration of LFP battery safety involves driving a nail through a pack, which can cause immediate conflagration with NMC batteries, but this is less likely with LFP.
    James Morris, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
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  • In my first year auditioning, I was featured on Making the Team, the DCC reality show before the one on Netflix.
    Glamour, Glamour, 8 July 2025
  • Watch it here: Stream your favorite shows, the biggest blockbusters and more.
    Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 8 July 2025

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“Exhibition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhibition. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.

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