Thesaurus results for EXPOSITION

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

as in explanation

a statement that makes something clear the astronomer's exposition of white dwarfs was a little helpful

Synonyms & Similar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of exposition Cole is a former cop who feels guilty about his father’s death, a backstory as lackluster as the exposition dumps that blurt it out. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026 After it was reinstalled, the sparkling gem became the must-see exhibit of the exposition. — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 17 Aug. 2026 Oscar Del Pozo | Afp | Getty Images People displaced by the forest fire find refuge at the Parc des expositions de Bordeaux, in Bordeaux, south-western France, on 27 July, 2026. — Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 27 July 2026 The exposition The Mets salvaged the series finale against the Dodgers on Sunday. — Tim Britton, New York Times, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for exposition

Recent Examples of Synonyms for exposition

Noun

The exhibit’s lessons in anatomy include explanations of bodily functions and why, for example, one lung is larger than the other in humans.

— Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Emails filed as an exhibit in Doe’s case show that a lawyer representing the Syracuse Police Department suggested that Stengel focus his search on that ZIP code.

— Joaquin Sapien, ProPublica, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of exhibit

Noun

But Oxley, writing in a commentary, cautioned that there are logistical hurdles and said the value of Venezuela’s reserves may have been exaggerated under former President Hugo Chavez.

— Collin Binkley, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
The Fed chairman, who took office in May for a four-year term, has so far shared very little commentary on the state of the economy or policy outlook.

— Jenni Reid, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of commentary

Noun

His best explanations for this are pressure from shareholders to prioritize immediate returns over long-term investments, and years of obsession with digital that came at the expense of physical retail.

— Hilary Milnes, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
The recreation is populated with people, animals, sound effects, and audio explanations.

— Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of explanation

Noun

At Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, there are also concerts, exhibitions, and practices open to visitors.

— Aaron Short, Curbed, 3 Sep. 2026
The baseball player, entertainer and social media personality rose to fame with the exhibition barnstorming baseball team, which puts on dance routines, comedy sketches and more.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of exhibition

Noun

The deadly wall of water that descended from the mountains on the border between Nepal and Tibet caused destruction at least 62 miles downriver from the border in Nepal, an ABC News analysis of verified video and satellite images shows.

— Jon Haworth, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
Oman’s Environment Authority assessed the affected area at 390 square kilometers on August 10; satellite analysis by SkyTruth’s John Amos suggested a figure of more than 2,000 square kilometers two days later.

— Charles Edward Gehrke, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of analysis

Noun

Under the Taliban’s draconian interpretation of sharia, watching movies, playing chess, singing, and playing or listening to music are all banned.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 31 Aug. 2026
Under certain interpretations of the 1963 rule, courts are not allowed to weigh whether a merger might make competition stronger overall.

— Shubha Ghosh, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of interpretation

Noun

The festering frustrations over Moreno’s meddling and middling tenure as owner were on full display throughout what is now the team’s 11th consecutive losing season.

— Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Unfortunately for observers at mid-northern latitudes, this display occurs lower in the dusk sky than at any other time in Venus's 8-year cycle of recurring appearances.

— Joe Rao, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of display

Noun

In a Facebook post with nearly 500 likes and 40 comments as of Friday afternoon, the Gagnons spoke about their experience establishing the brewery and its part in the local community.

— John Magsam, Arkansas Online, 28 Aug. 2026
Yet the speech didn’t go materially further than Warsh’s comments about rising prices last month, before the central bank elected to hold rates steady.

— Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of comment

Browse Nearby Words

exposing

exposition

expositions

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Exposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exposition. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of exposition

noun

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

apiary

Popular in Grammar & Usage

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

A List of Most Commonly Confused Words

Why do we use apostrophes to show possession?

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?

Popular in Wordplay

The Longest Long Words List

Stay Woke

Ye Olde Nincompoop: Old-Fashioned Words for 'Stupid'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Words of the Week - Sept. 4

Popular

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

The Longest Long Words List

Stay Woke

Games & Quizzes