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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 Frieze Week in London has stopped being just about Frieze London and Frieze Masters as smaller fairs are seizing the opportunity for more intimate fair models. — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 15 Oct. 2026 Lee’s investigation takes him to 4H fairs and on horseback rides, and acquaints him with a rich tapestry of strong personalities. — Alison Herman, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026 Florida’s largest theme parks, on the other hand, are exempt from state safety inspections, unlike smaller venues and fairs. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026 News of the fair’s arrival comes at an uncertain time for Central European art fairs. — News Desk, Artforum, 13 Oct. 2026 At the testing fairs, residents would then be given other tests that were medically unnecessary, not requested or ordered by a doctor and ineligible for Medicare reimbursement. — Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026 Job fairs, career expos and in-person hiring events are worth another look these days. — John M. O'Connor, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026 In Mexico, Lotería was initially played by the upper classes but gradually gained mass popularity via traveling fairs (called ferias). — Sanat Pai Raikar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Oct. 2026

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Entry to exhibitions will also be free for visitors aged 26 and under, among several other groups.

— Alessia Armenise, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026
Unlike most other recurring art exhibitions, Rubaiaya Qatar will be made up of three separate shows at three different institutions and will also include a public art component.

— Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of exhibitions

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Temporary exhibits have ranged from a look at American paintings in the 1930s to French art critic Guillaume Apollinaire.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026
Today the home to the New York Hall of Science, the outdoor exhibits includes the Rocket Park, where Gemini-Titan II and Mercury-Atlas D rockets and a Saturn V F-1 engine still stand.

— Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of exhibits

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Rows of officials sat behind computer screens while giant displays tracked the storm and the state’s response.

— Christopher Spata, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
Previous work on drone-control interfaces has explored tablet-like displays and supporting hardware that allow pilots to communicate mission instructions without significantly disrupting their primary flying duties.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026

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