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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
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Even when the comeback seemed for naught when Stephon Castle was fouled after the Knicks had taken the lead and made two free throws to put San Antonio back ahead with 30 seconds left, the Knicks had one more rally in them.—
Tim Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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While on duty at the Nallswsorth Street rally, tasked with managing the crowds, June witnesses the death of 15-year-old Rohann (Rasaq Kukoyi), a Muslim teen who is stabbed in the middle of the protest.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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The passion that this tournament inspires has already been on display this month as international friendlies are played around the country as national teams tune up for the big show.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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The 700-foot-tall Paramount Miami Worldcenter will be lit up with two soccer displays courtesy of the Miami Host Committee and Telemundo.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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However, the remaster sucks a lot of color from the game, at least in the demo build.—
Zackery Cuevas,
PC Magazine,
9 June 2026
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The mission to low Earth-orbit will serve as a valuable demo, the agency stated, for missions that go much farther from our planet — to places such as Mars, the eventual destination for human missions under NASA policy.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
9 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 12 Jun. 2026.
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