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

In 2022 Duda visited Ukraine three times in demonstration of Polish support, meeting with Ukrainian Pres. — Nick Tabor, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Nov. 2026

In France, student protests about the state of education last month evolved into wider demonstrations about the cost of living and social security. — Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 1 Nov. 2026

But police expect new demonstrations as high schools at the heart of the movement reopen Monday after their autumn break. — Angela Charlton, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026

For now, Neo1 is a demonstration unit with an impressive stage presence. — New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2026