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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 Here, any such visceral anxiety is sacrificed at the alter of exposition. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 15 July 2026 However, that path could lead him away from the brand of expositions on erotic pleasures that sustain his fame and, more important, his fortune. — Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 14 July 2026 The Msheireb Downtown Doha exposition center welcomed 118,000 visitors, including nearly 4,000 international buyers and industry leaders. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 9 July 2026 This is a realm of exposition-heavy opening credits, relentlessly earwormy theme tunes, and heroes who, for no obvious reason, choose to hang out with cute/annoying [delete as appropriate] comedy sidekicks like Orko and Snarf. — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for exposition

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Related Stories After his death, his wife Vicki and son Isidore organize an exhibit of his artworks, complete with explorable digestive tracts, fantastical appendages, and detachable eyeballs.

— Ed Meza, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026
Highlights are a bake and craft sale, farm exhibits, kids’ activities and contests.

— Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of exhibit

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The exhibition will include paintings, metalwork, jade, ceramics, glass, and architectural elements, some of which connect directly to a decades-long connection between the Louvre and the NMAA.

— Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 5 Aug. 2026
The altarpiece’s restoration was completed in time for a major Fra Angelico exhibition at the Fondazione Palazzo Strozzi and the Museo di San Marco in Florence last fall.

— News Desk, Artforum, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of exhibition

Noun

The federal government’s new interpretation of Title IX has left Jeffco Public Schools in a bind.

— Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 10 Aug. 2026
Whatever might be happening on the streets of American cities—or whatever the current occupant of the Oval Office might be like—constitutional interpretation was in safe hands at the highest court in the land.

— Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of interpretation

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In the double-height living room, a monumental polished-stone fireplace anchors the space, while a freestanding cylindrical wine display transforms bottle storage into a sculptural element in the dining area.

— Mark David, Robb Report, 11 Aug. 2026
The Perseid meteor shower is widely regarded as the Northern Hemisphere's premier shooting star display—but this year, the timing just might be cosmic.

— Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of display

Noun

Gastélum’s last posts on Instagram and TikTok have thousands of comments ranging from sadness to disbelief.

— Rey Rodríguez, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
Representatives for Britney, Jamie, and Lynne Spears did not immediately respond to Entertainment Weekly’s request for comment.

— Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Aug. 2026

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