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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
His call for protests in January brought hundreds of thousands into the streets in the largest demonstrations in years.
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Adam Geller, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
León said the band's goal at demonstrations is to redirect protesters' anger and sorrow.
—Adrian Florido, NPR, 16 Apr. 2026
On April 11, Del Naja was arrested at a demonstration in support of the activist group Palestine Action.
—Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 16 Apr. 2026
The demonstrations were led by the antiwar group Jewish Voice for Peace.
—Tiago Ventura, Time, 16 Apr. 2026
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Adam Geller, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
León said the band's goal at demonstrations is to redirect protesters' anger and sorrow.
—Adrian Florido, NPR, 16 Apr. 2026
On April 11, Del Naja was arrested at a demonstration in support of the activist group Palestine Action.
—Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 16 Apr. 2026
The demonstrations were led by the antiwar group Jewish Voice for Peace.
—Tiago Ventura, Time, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demonstration
Noun
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However, a misplayed pop-up started the rally.—
James O'Connell,
New York Daily News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The move marks a stark reversal from last year's rally, when central bank buying helped underpin prices despite rising interest rates.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
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Adding to his military exhibit, Crazy Horse display and gallery of unique oddities.—
John Lauritsen,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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This was on full display in Tuesday night’s 2-1 loss to the Dodgers when Alex Vesia struck out the side to pick up the save in the ninth, throwing only 10 pitches, with the Mets swinging at seven of them.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The trial runs will begin at the demo factory with a specific focus on improving efficiency.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The demo will be presented by award-winning artist Rose Irelan, who will demonstrate her palette, compositions, ocean waves and capturing light.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
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Young's family has also filed a wrongful death suit against Hopper, court records reviewed by PEOPLE show.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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Cancellations of subsequent shows followed.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Demonstration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demonstration. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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