Thesaurus results for EXPOSITION

exposition

noun

ˌek-spə-ˈzi-shən

Definition of exposition

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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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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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 That afternoon, the president, inside the exposition’s ornate Temple of Music, greeted members of the public, shaking hands and warmly inviting them to explore the fair. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026 A lot of the other performances are overly serious and bogged down with exposition. — Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 25 Aug. 2026 Cole is a former cop who feels guilty about his father’s death, a backstory as lackluster as the exposition dumps that blurt it out. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026 After it was reinstalled, the sparkling gem became the must-see exhibit of the exposition. — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for exposition

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Noun

The exhibit has also been translated into Spanish, Ballard said.

— Emma Hall October 3, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
There's also mammal dioramas, live animals, and other rotating exhibits.

— Andrew Stelzer, NPR, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of exhibit

Noun

In the years preceding his 2003 indictment for making false immigration claims, Jamal became an outspoken advocate whom local media began to heavily rely on to provide Somali-specific or Muslim-centric commentary.

— Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026
However, tracking the trends in the report helps in our understanding of the economic backdrop in which our companies are operating, along with official government data and companies’ results and commentary.

— Zev Fima, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of commentary

Noun

His doctors offer neurological explanations, but identifying a change in the insula does not settle what that change means to the person living through it.

— Zain Khalid, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026
If something goes wrong and the customer has to chase someone down for an explanation, the problem becomes bigger than the original mistake.

— Levi King, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of explanation

Noun

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, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of exhibition

Noun

Siemens will provide simulation analysis and digital twin technology, while ABS will supply a safety assessment methodology built around digital twins.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026
Toxins were found in all types of cat food — wet, dry and air- or freeze-dried — even in products labeled as natural and nutritionally superior, according to the analysis released Friday.

— Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of analysis

Noun

The exact nature of the relationship between the two men is left open for interpretation, and has been publicly commented on by some involved in the production.

— Kayti Burt, Time, 6 Oct. 2026
The herd exposes interpretation before the leader becomes the subject of the interpretation.

— Paula Johnston, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of interpretation

Noun

Seaver did not respond to a request for comment asking if the display might have been part of his home’s Halloween decorations or potentially served some other purpose.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2026
Just around a curved hallway are three colorful displays of books wrapped in African textiles by the British-Nigerian artist Yinka Shonibare, each presiding over a cluster of seating.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

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