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

The demonstration took place ahead of the Farnborough International Airshow in partnership with NASA, BETA Technologies and Boeing. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 July 2026

As a founder of the San Isidro Movement, Otero Alcántara used performance art to challenge the Cuban government, repeatedly provoking authorities through works involving the national flag, public demonstrations and acts of civil disobedience. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 20 July 2026

Real change is driven by the people themselves, whether through the ballot box, however tempered the elections may be, or through widespread demonstrations and civil resistance. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 20 July 2026

The weekend of July 25, the cannabis area is honoring Home Grow Weekend, which will feature live demonstrations and panels on planting and cultivating cannabis plants at home. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 19 July 2026