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as in rallies
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 displays
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 demonstrations
During live demonstrations, López showed how powerful this could be.
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Judith Magyar, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Supporters of the prosecution argue that the far-right leader endangered the country's democratic institutions, while his loyal base has staged street demonstrations, claiming the charges are politically motivated.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
The event also includes culinary demonstrations, with NFL Hall of Famer Terry Bradshaw making an appearance.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Sep. 2025
Those demonstrations are expected to test Tranche 1 satellite compatibility and expand airborne-to-space optical links across multiple domains.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2025
Paris police said 132 people had been arrested in the demonstrations there so far.
—Stephane Mahe, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Its call for a day of blockades, strikes, boycotts, demonstrations and other acts of protest came as Bayrou was preparing plans to massively slash public spending by $51 billion to rein in France's growing deficit and trillions in debts.
—Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2025
From demonstrations outside of major award events like the Indie Spirits, Oscars, and more, pro-Palestinian protesters have called for an end to bloodshed in Gaza via public forums.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2025
As noted last week, the Gaza conflict has been hyper-present in Venice, with two separate demonstrations on the Lido.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
Judith Magyar, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Supporters of the prosecution argue that the far-right leader endangered the country's democratic institutions, while his loyal base has staged street demonstrations, claiming the charges are politically motivated.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
The event also includes culinary demonstrations, with NFL Hall of Famer Terry Bradshaw making an appearance.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Sep. 2025
Those demonstrations are expected to test Tranche 1 satellite compatibility and expand airborne-to-space optical links across multiple domains.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2025
Paris police said 132 people had been arrested in the demonstrations there so far.
—Stephane Mahe, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Its call for a day of blockades, strikes, boycotts, demonstrations and other acts of protest came as Bayrou was preparing plans to massively slash public spending by $51 billion to rein in France's growing deficit and trillions in debts.
—Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2025
From demonstrations outside of major award events like the Indie Spirits, Oscars, and more, pro-Palestinian protesters have called for an end to bloodshed in Gaza via public forums.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2025
As noted last week, the Gaza conflict has been hyper-present in Venice, with two separate demonstrations on the Lido.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demonstrations
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His activist group Turning Point USA helped update the young-Republican aesthetic, swapping bow ties for T-shirts and making rallies feel like rock concerts.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
15 Sep. 2025
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Looking at past events, such surprises can serve as powerful catalysts for major market rallies.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Boox have taken the form factor of a smartphone and replaced the high-resolution and power-hungry color displays with an eInk Carta 1200 display.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Historical exhibits and fine-art displays are featured throughout the event.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
13 Sep. 2025
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The eligibility dates for the 2024 Emmy Awards apply to shows that aired between June 1, 2024, and May 31, 2025.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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There will be mermaid swim shows and meet and greets, pirate adventure shows and sailor camp.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
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The Observer’s annual guide to the latest arts and culture season highlights returning favorites as well as new exhibitions, events and performances.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Sep. 2025
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Since the 2010s, however, his photographs have started to appear with greater frequency and impact in small exhibitions throughout the Pacific Northwest, earning Matsura an ever-widening circle of admiration and appreciation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Demonstrations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demonstrations. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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