Synonyms of exhibition

exhibition

noun

ˌek-sə-ˈbi-shən 

1

as in exhibit

a public showing of objects of interest

an exhibition of valuable and fascinating artifacts from a recovered pirate ship

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exhibit
• display
• production
• show
• fair
• expo
• presentation
• exposition
• demonstration
• performance
• auction
• sale
• offering
• spectacle
• extravaganza
• pageant
• presentment

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• display
• demonstration
• show
• pose
• flaunting
• simulation
• act
• disclosure
• front
• charade
• facade
• betrayal
• affectation
• semblance
• pretense
• guise
• put-on
• sham

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of exhibition

The curators have also organized an exhibition within an exhibition, producing a simulacrum of Lichtenstein’s 1962 Leo Castelli Gallery debut. — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 7 Oct. 2026

The reports say that when a post office facility was struck, about a third of the entire exhibition was destroyed. — Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2026

Stop by Galería José Amar for contemporary Latin American art before heading to Centro Cultural Bodega/Comfama where seasonal exhibitions and artisan markets bring the neighborhood to life. — Nikkita Nair, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

Austrian artist Tobias Pils was the subject of the gallery’s inaugural exhibition in 2022, followed by solo outings by Michael Williams, Karen Kilimnik, and Sam Falls. — News Desk, Artforum, 7 Oct. 2026