as in exhibit
an elaborate, visually exciting show or event
no longer the mechanisms by which nominees are actually chosen, party conventions are mostly raree-shows for rallying the faithful
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This column, adapted from remarks at the opening of the PragerU Founders Museum exhibit last month, was originally published by RealClearEducation and made available via RealClearWire.—
Linda McMahon,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 July 2025 -
Earlier in the evening, with Minor sitting on stage as Lakers broadcaster John Ireland emceed the banquet, Tae Crowder, the 2020 honoree who never had a banquet or other Irrelevant activities in his honor because of the pandemic, joined Minor on stage in a poignant exhibit of fraternity.—
Richard Dunn,
Oc Register,
3 July 2025
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Other Native American tribes have called the lunar spectacular the Hot Moon and the Blooming Moon, to commemorate the spring season, and the Hatching Moon or Birth Moon to commemorate new life.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
5 June 2025
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Disneyland's 70th celebrations began on Friday, May 16 and will continue through summer 2026 with new parades, nighttime spectaculars, decorations, merch and much more.—
Mackenzie Schmidt,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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This is an exhibition — his exhibition — titled ‘Football City, Art United’, part of the biennial Manchester International Festival.—
Mark Critchley,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
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In addition to factory visits, each company also offers public-facing exhibitions that exist somewhere at the intersection of museum and showroom.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2025
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His skill playing off the shoulder was on full display in his statement performance against Verona in November, when his hat-trick powered Fiorentina to a 3-1 win.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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Its storied history is a big draw, but the 265-room hotel constantly strives to improve itself with new seasonal menus, extravagant lobby displays (from oversized flower arrangements to edible Easter décor), and sumptuous spa treatments.—
Siobhan Reid,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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Ghosts and fairies and creatures of her own invention abounded in the pageant.—
Daniella Walsh,
Oc Register,
10 July 2025
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The park requires permits for a number of other activities, including: Memorial services, pageants, spectator attractions, entertainment, ceremonies, automobile/motorcycle club rallies, and other special events require a special use permit.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
9 July 2025
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