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 these stretches, where characters painstakingly explain to one another their schemes or motivations or histories, the ratio of exposition to action can get frustratingly high.
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Judy Berman, Time, 19 Sep. 2025
The production, directed by Simon Godwin from a version by David Eldridge, takes a while to find itself, perhaps because Ibsen dumps exposition into an unbearably clunky first scene or because the play doesn’t introduce its heart, Hedvig, for nearly half an hour.
—Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2025
Shipp is tasked with scolding her father and delivering leaden exposition.
—Esther Zuckerman, IndieWire, 11 Sep. 2025
By bypassing a lengthy exposition, we are thrown straight into the story and are either informed via the boys talking to each other while walking or by showing brief flashbacks.
—Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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Judy Berman, Time, 19 Sep. 2025
The production, directed by Simon Godwin from a version by David Eldridge, takes a while to find itself, perhaps because Ibsen dumps exposition into an unbearably clunky first scene or because the play doesn’t introduce its heart, Hedvig, for nearly half an hour.
—Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2025
Shipp is tasked with scolding her father and delivering leaden exposition.
—Esther Zuckerman, IndieWire, 11 Sep. 2025
By bypassing a lengthy exposition, we are thrown straight into the story and are either informed via the boys talking to each other while walking or by showing brief flashbacks.
—Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 8 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for exposition
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exposition
Noun
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The exhibit is the first royal gallery in France and was built by King Louis XIV, the French monarch who ruled from 1643 to 1715.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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Her courtroom preferences, published on the District of South Carolina’s website, demonstrate her focus on documentation and procedure, including requirements for courtesy copies, email submission of pretrial briefs, and indexing of exhibits.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Superficial commentary masquerading as review does little to advance an honest debate about how the United States should navigate a dangerous world.—
David Wingrave,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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The film explores the lives and careers of their famous parents, incorporating home movies and interviews with commentary from Amy, along with Christopher Walken and Stephen Colbert.—
Ilana Frost,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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To the uninitiated, this explanation might seem a little… off-kilter.—
James Factora,
Them.,
21 Oct. 2025
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Aircraft, ammunition belts, bolts of fabric, mine-working, kilt-making, cement-mixing, nuns, saris and American football have all been marshaled as explanations.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Oct. 2025
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In recent years, despite all of the volatility of theatrical exhibition and ever-shifting windows and release strategies, grosses from premium, large-format locations have continued to gain momentum.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
27 Oct. 2025
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The new Park Theatre operations team will be led by Corinne Lea, CEO of the city’s Rio Theatre, and will replace Canadian exhibition giant Cineplex in running the iconic cinema on Cambie Street.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Oct. 2025
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While the department already consists of head of technical recruitment and analysis Maximilian Hahn, sporting director Mark Noble (whose remit is the academy), European scouts Georges Santos and Antonio Tramontano, and first-team scout Adrian Clarke, there is a clear gap at the top.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The State Department regularly updates and modifies travel advisories based on current events, geopolitical issues, and analysis of overall threat risks.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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How might her interpretation of the African diaspora, and her hallmark emotional openness, fit into the brand?—
Hannah Jocelyn,
New Yorker,
22 Oct. 2025
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Vogue’s Favorite Velvet Dresses While velvet’s heritage leans formal, modern interpretations push the fabric into fresh territory—think unexpected textures, colors, and silhouettes.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
22 Oct. 2025
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Judging by his big grin, though, the best topic was saved till last when asked to describe Estevao’s display.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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The first liquid crystal display substrate that makes all of the flat panel displays that you’re used to seeing, the first low loss optical fiber, the ceramic substrates that clean the air of your emissions from your vehicles, the pharmaceutical packaging that made your COVID shot possible.—
Fortune Editors,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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Inaba and Hough offered each other conciliatory smiles before the remaining judges carried on with their comments.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Oct. 2025
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Those comments came just three days after Benito was announced as this year’s performer.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Exposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exposition. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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