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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
In Los Angeles, past demonstrations have drawn hundreds of thousands of people who voiced their support for immigrant workers amid controversial enforcement policies.
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Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
The organizers of the demonstrations deny this accusation, saying their target is merely the Israeli government rather than Jews in Britain or anywhere else.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 1 May 2026
Open-source projects, academic work, and early-stage startups building on accessible platforms will shape the next phase of innovation more than high-end demonstrations, reports SF.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 1 May 2026
In cities like Los Angeles, immigrants' rights are intermingled with workers' rights during demonstrations.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Turkey’s government has long declared the square off-limits for demonstrations on security grounds, but some political parties and trade unions have vowed to march there.
—Sylvie Corbet, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Highlights include demonstrations by blacksmiths and glassblowers, live music in the afternoon and food and drink.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026
Does that mean the Santa Ana Police Department could potentially bill the federal government for more than half a million dollars for resources expended responding to anti-ICE demonstrations in June 2025?
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
In another era, that would be cause for massive demonstrations.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
The organizers of the demonstrations deny this accusation, saying their target is merely the Israeli government rather than Jews in Britain or anywhere else.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 1 May 2026
Open-source projects, academic work, and early-stage startups building on accessible platforms will shape the next phase of innovation more than high-end demonstrations, reports SF.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 1 May 2026
In cities like Los Angeles, immigrants' rights are intermingled with workers' rights during demonstrations.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Turkey’s government has long declared the square off-limits for demonstrations on security grounds, but some political parties and trade unions have vowed to march there.
—Sylvie Corbet, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Highlights include demonstrations by blacksmiths and glassblowers, live music in the afternoon and food and drink.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026
Does that mean the Santa Ana Police Department could potentially bill the federal government for more than half a million dollars for resources expended responding to anti-ICE demonstrations in June 2025?
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
In another era, that would be cause for massive demonstrations.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demonstrations
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Chicagoans celebrated May Day on May 1, also known as International Workers’ Day, with performances, rallies and marches all over the city, from Union Park to Rainbow PUSH Coalition.—
Antonio Perez,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
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The demonstration was part of a nationwide wave of May Day rallies, with organizers focusing on workers' rights and economic inequality.—
Madeleine Wright,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
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The designers sourced many of these elements from a local vendor who donated panels initially used in their displays at the Merchandise Mart.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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Most of us just enjoy the springtime displays of these colorful stalks of blooms.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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In the process, however, one of the big distinguishing aspects of TV – the large audiences who once assembled to watch dramas, sitcoms and reality shows – has eroded.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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Trying is one of Apple TV’s longest-running shows and was recently acquired by the BBC in a first-of-its-kind deal.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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General admission is free, though some special exhibitions require tickets.—
Taylor Haught,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
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After an inaugural edition last year, the AIR festival will return to Aspen, Colorado, in July with a program of performances, exhibitions, talks, and other events in the high-flying mountain town.—
Andy Battaglia,
ARTnews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Demonstrations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demonstrations. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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