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exhibition

noun

ˌek-sə-ˈbi-shən

Definition of exhibition

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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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 The exhibition is presented at Westwood Contemporary in collaboration with The Wende Museum, a Los Angeles institution focused on preserving and interpreting Cold War history and its continuing relevance. — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 26 Aug. 2026 After announcing that Nix wouldn’t play in the preseason opener, the coach said the team’s starting quarterback would see the field in both of Denver’s other exhibition contests. — Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 And while the new barns and exhibition hall are just two weeks away from completion, American Royal still has more to build before completing that mission and the new campus. — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026 Jones remains eligible to participate in what remains of the preseason, including the final exhibition game at Denver on Friday. — CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for exhibition

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The exhibit’s lessons in anatomy include explanations of bodily functions and why, for example, one lung is larger than the other in humans.

— Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Emails filed as an exhibit in Doe’s case show that a lawyer representing the Syracuse Police Department suggested that Stengel focus his search on that ZIP code.

— Joaquin Sapien, ProPublica, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of exhibit

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The single-floor, three-bedroom, three-bathroom home is free-flowing, allowing for the owner to be creative in their displays.

— Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026
Yoane Wissa’s encouraging display against Liverpool suggested the DR Congo international is capable of playing as either a No 10 or as a striker, though Nick Woltemade was an unused substitute, raising fresh questions over his future.

— Andy Naylor, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of display

Noun

In addition to Broadway, the show has played in nine countries across four continents since making its West End debut in 2019.

— Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026
Early in the show, Styles thanked opening act Jamie XX and then took a moment to acknowledge a full-circle moment on this opening night.

— Karla Cote, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026

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