1
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
The real-time feel of Adolescence means there are no flashbacks or exposition, and the audience learns everything just as the investigators and Jamie's family do.
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Jessica Sager, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
In each chapter, Mio and Zoe explore one of their own stories in isolation before hopping to the next — or worse — stopping down entirely for exposition dumps with Rader in an amorphous virtual space.
—Kyle Wilson, Rolling Stone, 4 Mar. 2025
These dimensions are detailed and endearing, ensuring each new exposition dump is imbued with dynamic, multifaceted humanity.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 22 Feb. 2025
And exposition is difficult to make interesting, even in projects requiring far less of it.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2025
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Jessica Sager, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
In each chapter, Mio and Zoe explore one of their own stories in isolation before hopping to the next — or worse — stopping down entirely for exposition dumps with Rader in an amorphous virtual space.
—Kyle Wilson, Rolling Stone, 4 Mar. 2025
These dimensions are detailed and endearing, ensuring each new exposition dump is imbued with dynamic, multifaceted humanity.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 22 Feb. 2025
And exposition is difficult to make interesting, even in projects requiring far less of it.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exposition
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Multidisciplinary artist Melissa Meier, whose work is featured in the Daphne’s Wardrobe exhibit at Descanso Gardens, leads a class in using natural materials to create wearable art.—
Jeanette Marantos,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2025
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The small museum was created in 2016, dedicated to the nation’s environmental history, and included exhibits about prevention measures during the Covid-19 pandemic, environmental justice, and efforts to address climate change.—
Karen K. Ho,
ARTnews.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Sign up for my newsletter for more reviews and commentary on entertainment and culture.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Created by Mike White, The White Lotus became an unexpected hit for the way its first season skewered the wealthiest of the wealthy by combining absurd humor with sharp commentary on colonialism, racial politics, and class.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
8 Apr. 2025
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Entertainment Fans of the show on social media seem to be missing a lot of crucial character development, and there’s an obvious explanation why.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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When doing so, there are three crucial elements: (1) logic extraction, (2) deriving the solution using propositions, and (3) generating an explanation in plain language.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Featuring display panels, interactive digital kiosks, unique artifacts, and primary accounts, the exhibition utilizes storytelling, illustration and cutting-edge technology to connect modern audiences with the people and places that shaped the nation’s birth.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2025
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Smithsonian American Art Museum The exhibition points out that at the time, Italian, Eastern European and Jewish immigrants were often not considered white.—
Elizabeth Blair,
NPR,
2 Apr. 2025
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Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Bottom Line is a business analysis column written by Evan Clark, deputy managing editor, who has covered the fashion industry since 2000.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Trump has used his order regarding trans athletes in particular to threaten lawsuits and loss of funding for the University of Pennsylvania and multiple educational bodies across Maine for alleged noncompliance with his interpretation of Title IX civil rights law.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them.,
4 Apr. 2025
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Following the hurricane, which lasted three episodes, Danny and Phillips were left to grapple with their conflicting interpretations of their romance.—
Max Gao,
Variety,
4 Apr. 2025
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The recovery effort also appears to function as a display of political alliances: the Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported that emergency responders from China and Russia were allowed to fly into Yangon, while multiple Western aid agencies struggled to get into the country.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
3 Apr. 2025
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The shift to using a display with a resolution as high as 5,120 x 2,880 pixels provides a big increase in pixel resolution compared with Alogic’s Clarity Pro Touch 4K display.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Representatives for Ventura and Combs have not responded to PEOPLE's request for comment.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Join 2 others in the comments View Comments Dive into these remarkable stories.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Exposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exposition. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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