exhibit
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3.4
- noun
- /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/
:
pieza
- The museum opened a new exhibit showcasing ancient artifacts from Egypt.
- an interactive exhibit
- an art exhibit
- a museum exhibit
But the personalization aspect is what made this exhibit even work.
- But the personalization aspect is what made this exhibit even work.
- And you move into the Egypt exhibit in which they have all of these artifacts.
- And you'll hang those paintings front and centre in your exhibit where people can see them.
- What I like is I like to get museum catalogs of specific exhibits.
- I don't know how long this exhibit is going to be up, but go check out the museum.
- Because I knew that that that exhibit is so special.
Examples
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During its full two-week run, the exhibit was seen by more than twelve hundred visitors.
Academic text (1999) -
We have a phenomenal exhibit.
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And you can visit the actual book in the pop up exhibit next door during lunch.
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This is a brand new exhibit that no one has ever seen before.
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Welcome to the art exhibit, master.
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If you feel like it, a friend's having an art exhibit.
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Her works were also in that Met exhibit which was titled China through the Looking Glass.
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A new public exhibit at the refuge is expected to open in fall 2011.
Academic text (2011) -
Our temporary art and photography exhibits are very successful and draw hundreds of people.
Academic text (2015) -
The Ansel Adams exhibit starts next week.
Synonyms
168
1.6
An arrangement of objects shown to the public, for example in a museum or shop
136
3.3
A public display of objects like paintings or old items in a museum
54
2.3
An event when people go to see something like a film or artwork
54
3.2
A large public show where companies and artists display products or art
16
6.1
A large public show of things like art or new products
8
3.0
A public display of art in a gallery or museum
4
2.5
An exhibition of art or objects for people to see
3
3.0
A public show where people see paintings, sculptures, and other works of art
Compounds
How Notable
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Etymology
Exhibit comes from Latin parts ex- 'out' and habere 'to hold', so it originally meant 'hold out' or 'show'. Think of the same hab- root in habit and imagine an object 'held out' for people to see, which is why an exhibit is something on display.