exhibition
noun
ex·hi·bi·tion
ˌek-sə-ˈbi-shən 
1
: an act or instance of exhibiting
2
British
: a grant drawn from the funds of a school or university to help maintain a student
3
: a public showing (as of works of art, objects of manufacture, or athletic skill)
a one-man exhibition
an exhibition game
Examples of exhibition in a Sentence
There were several famous paintings at the exhibition.
an exhibition of early American crafts
helping to promote artists by exhibition of their paintings
Recent Examples on the Web
As for why the champagne brand chose to establish a photo exhibition in Milan for Salone del Mobile?
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David Graver, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2024
Guests can stroll through gardens, visit The Shop for unique gifts, explore exhibitions in the Visitor Center, and more.
—Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 18 Apr. 2024
The exhibition was inspired by Getty and Art Institute of Chicago acquisitions in recent years.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2024
One of the main objectives of The Red Flat is to remove the barrier between visitor and exhibition; visitors are not just permitted to interact with objects in the apartment, but encouraged to do so.
—Alice Popovici, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Apr. 2024
Luxury brands are conjuring new ways to build brand recognition and consumer loyalty with these exhibitions.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 16 Apr. 2024
An American institution sponsors an exhibition by a Chinese artist in collaboration with a Japanese architect at a centuries-old Venetian building.
—Andrew Maerkle, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2024
Over the years, Sent Into Space has overseen launches of Stanley cups, chicken nuggets, Barbie dolls, Jameson whiskey, a 7-Eleven Slurpee and even artwork for a celestial exhibition.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 13 Apr. 2024
The announcement was made Wednesday at the annual CinemaCon 2024 exhibition conference in Las Vegas.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 11 Apr. 2024
David Graver, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2024
Guests can stroll through gardens, visit The Shop for unique gifts, explore exhibitions in the Visitor Center, and more.
—Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 18 Apr. 2024
The exhibition was inspired by Getty and Art Institute of Chicago acquisitions in recent years.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2024
One of the main objectives of The Red Flat is to remove the barrier between visitor and exhibition; visitors are not just permitted to interact with objects in the apartment, but encouraged to do so.
—Alice Popovici, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Apr. 2024
Luxury brands are conjuring new ways to build brand recognition and consumer loyalty with these exhibitions.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 16 Apr. 2024
An American institution sponsors an exhibition by a Chinese artist in collaboration with a Japanese architect at a centuries-old Venetian building.
—Andrew Maerkle, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2024
Over the years, Sent Into Space has overseen launches of Stanley cups, chicken nuggets, Barbie dolls, Jameson whiskey, a 7-Eleven Slurpee and even artwork for a celestial exhibition.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 13 Apr. 2024
The announcement was made Wednesday at the annual CinemaCon 2024 exhibition conference in Las Vegas.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 11 Apr. 2024
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exhibition
noun
ex·hi·bi·tion
ˌek-sə-ˈbish-ən
1
: an act or instance of exhibiting
2
: a public showing (as of works of art, manufactured goods, or athletic skill)
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