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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
Build credibility through expert demonstrations, proof-of-concept builds and client testimonials that validate complex B2B purchase decisions.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
There were sometimes dueling demonstrations outside the courthouse, and high-profile Republican politicians portrayed Penny as a hero while prominent Democrats attended Neely’s funeral.
—Jennifer Peltz, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
Police are asking about anyone who has used any vitriolic language and made threats, either on social media or through attendance at public demonstrations.
—Elise Hammond, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
In 1964, Jo said, when there were nationwide demonstrations against the normalization of relations with Japan, the U.S. agreed to release command of an infantry division that was deployed to enforce Park’s martial law, according to declassified documents.
—Stella Kim, NBC News, 6 Dec. 2024
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
There were sometimes dueling demonstrations outside the courthouse, and high-profile Republican politicians portrayed Penny as a hero while prominent Democrats attended Neely’s funeral.
—Jennifer Peltz, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
Police are asking about anyone who has used any vitriolic language and made threats, either on social media or through attendance at public demonstrations.
—Elise Hammond, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
In 1964, Jo said, when there were nationwide demonstrations against the normalization of relations with Japan, the U.S. agreed to release command of an infantry division that was deployed to enforce Park’s martial law, according to declassified documents.
—Stella Kim, NBC News, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demonstration
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While Marvell stock is up by almost 2x this year, the recent rally comes as fellow semiconductor player Broadcom guided that sales of its AI products would grow by 65% in the first quarter.Trefis Team, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Even the most optimistic prediction — a 5,200 target from John Stoltzfus, chief investment strategist at Oppenheimer — didn’t capture the exuberant stock rally this year.Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2024
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Here’s what to know about the upcoming shooting star display.Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
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Photo : Mercedes-Benz AG Over the years, the car has been exhibited at shows like the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, in 1996 and again in 2020, and most recently as part of the Mercedes-Benz display at this year’s Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.Howard Walker, Robb Report, 9 Dec. 2024
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Their continued efforts led to the launch of the first Springboard boot camp, which culminated in a successful demo day in 2000, where 22 of the 26 participants secured funding.Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Women of all ages are the target demo for Mufasa, while Paramount has the 17-34 crowd, teens and boys 6-10.Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2024
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Without hesitating, Weil jumped into the water to save his dogs, the video shows.Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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The show, which costarred Michael Cole and Clarence Williams III and ran for five seasons, earned Lipton four Emmy nominations and the 1971 Golden Globe for best actress in a television drama.Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Demonstration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demonstration. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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