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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
Aikens has a modest staff, including a host and a house dom, a professional dominant who performs demonstrations such as flogging and wax play for the 30-and-over crowd.
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Victoria M. Walker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 May 2026
Hundreds of people protested at the Connecticut statehouse in March 2025, part of nationwide demonstrations opposing the Republican plan to cut Medicaid by about $1 trillion over the next decade.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 15 May 2026
Diehl Defence and its partners now plan additional demonstrations for military officials as development work on the armed robotic platform continues.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026
Engage at pavilions representing each state, with performances, demonstrations, contests, and showcases featured.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Attendees can also enjoy keeper chats, plant tours, reptile demonstrations and more.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
The groups are a staple of pro-ruling party demonstrations.
—ABC News, 14 May 2026
These early demonstrations are designed to evaluate how robots can safely assist in real airport conditions rather than operate independently.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
MaterialsZone will offer Maven demonstrations to materials scientists, formulators, and industry professionals at upcoming events, including the American Coatings Show in Indianapolis, Chemspec Europe in Cologne, New York Suppliers’ Days (Cosmetics) and Plast 2026 in Milan.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
Victoria M. Walker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 May 2026
Hundreds of people protested at the Connecticut statehouse in March 2025, part of nationwide demonstrations opposing the Republican plan to cut Medicaid by about $1 trillion over the next decade.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 15 May 2026
Diehl Defence and its partners now plan additional demonstrations for military officials as development work on the armed robotic platform continues.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026
Engage at pavilions representing each state, with performances, demonstrations, contests, and showcases featured.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Attendees can also enjoy keeper chats, plant tours, reptile demonstrations and more.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
The groups are a staple of pro-ruling party demonstrations.
—ABC News, 14 May 2026
These early demonstrations are designed to evaluate how robots can safely assist in real airport conditions rather than operate independently.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
MaterialsZone will offer Maven demonstrations to materials scientists, formulators, and industry professionals at upcoming events, including the American Coatings Show in Indianapolis, Chemspec Europe in Cologne, New York Suppliers’ Days (Cosmetics) and Plast 2026 in Milan.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demonstrations
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On Friday, Starmer visited the Met's command center to discuss policing arrangements for the rallies alongside Met Commissioner Mark Rowley and London Mayor Sadiq Khan.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
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As a pastor, Readon is known in the community for fighting gun violence, often showing up at rallies and seen comforting grieving family members.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2026
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In a family where hugs and other displays of physical affection were common, Djena was hardly ever touched, unless she was being disciplined.—
Yudhijit Bhattacharjee,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Trump was notably out of character throughout his stay here, deferential to his host, marveling at displays of Chinese power and reticent to speak with the press.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
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So these shows are very healthy relative to a lot of other media.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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The move to Netflix is part of an expansion of the streamer’s live event programming which has seen a push with live sports such as boxing and wrestling (WWE Raw), live stand-up comedy specials and awards shows, including SAG-AFTRA’s Actor Awards.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
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Both exhibitions will mark the artist’s first major solo show in both Europe and the US, respectively.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
12 May 2026
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Sterling also played an integral part in organizing key solo exhibitions for artists including Judy Chicago, Julie Taymor and Faith Ringgold.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
11 May 2026
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“Demonstrations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demonstrations. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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