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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2
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
There’s a clear excitement around these ideas, but instead of trusting audiences with subtext, the director indulges in taxing exposition.
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Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Jan. 2025
Dramatic At Sundance Film Festival: Full Winners List Even with some heavy-handed exposition to catch us up on their brief relationship, there’s not enough character development to tell us how these people have changed as individuals, let alone as a potential couple.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2025
Besides, Lynch is pretty hopeless with conventional exposition, and conventional anything.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2025
While occasionally heavy on exposition, memorable dialogue thrives via the actors’ convincingly comfortable banter.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 28 Jan. 2025
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Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Jan. 2025
Dramatic At Sundance Film Festival: Full Winners List Even with some heavy-handed exposition to catch us up on their brief relationship, there’s not enough character development to tell us how these people have changed as individuals, let alone as a potential couple.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2025
Besides, Lynch is pretty hopeless with conventional exposition, and conventional anything.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2025
While occasionally heavy on exposition, memorable dialogue thrives via the actors’ convincingly comfortable banter.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exposition
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For those seeking a break from the cold, the zoo’s indoor areas, including the tropical house and rainforest exhibit, offer a welcome escape into warmer climates.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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In exchange for the government's approval, SpaceX will support the creation of a space exhibit in the Bahamas showcasing hardware and a SpaceX spacesuit, invest $1 million in the University of the Bahamas, and provide Starlink Internet connectivity to remote parts of the nation.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
21 Feb. 2025
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In lieu of high-octane thrills or biting social commentary, Good Cop/Bad Cop offers a steady, approachable warmth.—
Angie Han,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Feb. 2025
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Scenic and props designer Duane McGregor has created a mostly white bare stage, filled with empty picture frames, a commentary on the superficiality and subjectivity of art when it’s viewed from different perspectives.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2025
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Though multiple explanations for the defendants’ actions were offered at the trial, nothing quite fit.—
Katie Ebner-Landy,
The New Yorker,
22 Feb. 2025
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Given these findings, wind emerged as the most plausible explanation for how the virus traveled between the farms.—
John Drake,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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The winning proposal includes an exhibition hall, a 500-room hotel, a 3,000-seat theater, 10 restaurants and 4,000 gaming positions — twice that of any other casino in the state.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2025
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The pre-sale exhibition, also in Diriyah, saw almost 2,500 visitors and the panel discussions more than 700 people.—
George Nelson,
ARTnews.com,
10 Feb. 2025
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Far-right extremist groups have been cowed in the last four years by the fallout and prosecutions from the Jan. 6 insurrection, said Katherine Keneally, head of threat analysis and prevention at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue.—
Will Carless,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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Weekdays The Evening See the latest Expert political analysis Making sense of elections, politics and polling.—
Jancee Dunn,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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Whishaw listened to it a lot, but aside from those two tapes and essays about him by people who knew him, the depiction of Hujar was largely Whishaw’s own interpretation.—
Lily Ford,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Feb. 2025
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That’s a key reason why her interpretation of the character played by so many stage actresses over the years is so different.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
13 Feb. 2025
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The police sentry box that Banksy emblazoned with piranhas during his nine-day vandalism tour in London last summer is going on permanent display at the new London Museum.—
George Nelson,
ARTnews.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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But the crucial lessons taken from each game is on full display, with Avowed pulling from bits and pieces of nearly everything the studio has ever done.—
Hayes Madsen,
Rolling Stone,
14 Feb. 2025
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Join 31 others in the comments View Comments Creamers are even evolving past liquids, with foams from Danone and Nestlé making their way onto shelves.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN,
16 Feb. 2025
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NBCUniversal did not immediately respond for comment.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Exposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exposition. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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