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as in rally
a mass meeting for the purpose of displaying or arousing support for a cause or person
disgruntled students organized a demonstration to protest the change in university policy
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as in display
an outward and often exaggerated indication of something abstract (as a feeling) for effect
staged a grand demonstration of her love for her husband with a candlelight-and-champagne Valentine's Day dinner
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Recent Examples of demonstration
There will be talks and demonstrations from growers, music and food (no tossing the plants any scraps, please) raffles and the sale of growing accessories.
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Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
During the demonstrations, some protesters allegedly harassed immigrant healthcare workers who were on their way to and from their work, according to police.
—Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 11 June 2026
This was reflected well at the Cisco Live conference last week, as Cisco executives framed launches of new AI infrastructure products as a demonstration of the company’s successful transformation.
—R. Scott Raynovich, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Protesters stand facing police officers during a demonstration following the conviction of Vikrum Digwa for the murder of student Henry Nowak, in Southampton, Britain, June 2, 2026.
—Joanne Stocker, CBS News, 11 June 2026
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Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
During the demonstrations, some protesters allegedly harassed immigrant healthcare workers who were on their way to and from their work, according to police.
—Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 11 June 2026
This was reflected well at the Cisco Live conference last week, as Cisco executives framed launches of new AI infrastructure products as a demonstration of the company’s successful transformation.
—R. Scott Raynovich, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Protesters stand facing police officers during a demonstration following the conviction of Vikrum Digwa for the murder of student Henry Nowak, in Southampton, Britain, June 2, 2026.
—Joanne Stocker, CBS News, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demonstration
Noun
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As the two industries continue to converge and more viewers than ever rally behind their favorite teams and players, brands also need to be watching the sidelines.—
Madeleine Schulz,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
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Trump credited Caporale with producing some of his 2024 campaign’s biggest spectacles, including his Madison Square Garden rally and McDonalds stunt.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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The Frenchman’s brace put his full skillset on display – the first coming off a diagonal run through the box and a first-time shot that went to the left and rolled past Senegal keeper Eduard Mendy.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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Fans wearing jerseys of all teams strolled through to take in the displays and snap selfies.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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Cooking demos are available too.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2026
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Start small and visible, choosing one brave share or playful demo, because steady, kind action suits your energetic stride today.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
16 June 2026
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The events include raffles, giveaways and a halftime show.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Be sure to check out Bee reporter Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado’s newcomer’s guide to Sacramento’s LGBTQ bars, churches, drag shows and more.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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“Demonstration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demonstration. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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