Synonyms of demonstration

demonstration

noun

ˌde-mən-ˈstrā-shən 

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rally
• demo
• protest
• march
• gathering
• conference
• assembly
• convention
• convocation
• sit-down
• congress
• council
• counterdemonstration
• sit-in
• counterprotest
• strike
• counterrally

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• display
• show
• exhibition
• simulation
• pose
• flaunting
• act
• disclosure
• front
• charade
• semblance
• facade
• affectation
• pretense
• betrayal
• sham
• guise
• put-on

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of demonstration

More than a year of demonstrations, sometimes drawing hundreds of thousands of people, shook Vucic more than ever during his 14 years in power. — ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026

Activists staged 142 demonstrations against data centers across 42 states in July alone, Reuters reported. — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026

The State Department also warns that terrorist attacks could occur with little or no warning, while demonstrations can turn violent and disrupt transportation and other essential services. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Meanwhile, foodies get early access to tickets for the Food & Wine Classic in Charleston, South Carolina, which includes early access to the Grand Tasting and to all seminars and culinary demonstrations. — Ryley Amond, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026