fairs

noun

plural of fair
as in exhibitions
a public showing of objects of interest a dazzling array of sleek cabin cruisers at the annual boat fair

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Recent Examples of fairs Art fairs, collectors’ homes, artists’ studios, galas… The film is a welcoming and entertaining dive amongst the 1% and explores the complicated relationship between artists and commerce. — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026 The current Mari portfolio includes the tennis events, the Miami Open and Madrid Open, Frieze art fairs and car auction company Barrett Jackson. — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 11 Aug. 2026 The gallery has participated in art fairs and events including NADA Miami, Photo London, and Condo Mexico City. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 11 Aug. 2026 LARPing, or live-action role-playing, might conjure up visions of Dungeons & Dragons costumes and renaissance fairs. — Rachel Hale, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026 Unique Souvenirs owner Tim Striggow bought the family business from his grandfather, Eldin Irwin, who purchased several machines from Aramark and other operators starting in the late ‘60s and traveled with them to fairs and carnivals. — Juliet Bennett Rylah, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026 The auction raised over $100,000 in total for future fairs and related programming. — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026 The California State Fair, which just concluded its 2026 run, has made it to the top 10 list of best state fairs across the nation, USA Today reported. — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 5 Aug. 2026 Build a polished LinkedIn profile, reach out to professionals in your field of interest for brief informational conversations, attend career fairs and networking events and ask for introductions. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fairs
  1. exhibitions
  2. exhibits
  3. displays
Noun
  • The bill included exemptions for several non-cockfighting purposes, including food production, educational programs, animal shelters and exhibitions.
    — Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • There’ll still be animal exhibitions and a junior livestock auction, too, along with pony and camel rides and a petting zoo.
    — Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of exhibitions
Noun
  • Created by Professor Antonio Faeti, an author and educator, the museum features exhibits on the role of shoes in fairy tales, travelers in search of discoveries, children who risk getting lost in the forest and more.
    — Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The robotic mayor and the museum — a repository of artifacts, displays and interactive exhibits on the first floor of Village Hall that formally opens to the public next week — doesn’t gloss over that chapter of Rosemont history.
    — Christopher Placek, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of exhibits
Noun
  • Visitors are welcomed with demonstrations, exhibitions, live music, and truffle-dog races, along with displays of traditional handcrafted items made of ceramic, wrought iron, wood, paper, and leather.
    — Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • In addition to displays of memorabilia going back to the 1940s, there will be a trio of programs that explore decades of fairgrounds history.
    — Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of displays

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