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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
The group also reported that more than 2,300 people have been arrested and that demonstrations have spread to at least 180 cities nationwide.
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Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 11 Jan. 2026
Tensions mount in Minneapolis Hundreds of people took to the streets of Minneapolis to protest within hours of Good’s death and demonstrations have continued to swell in the ensuing days.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
A day of demonstrations kicked off at Federal Plaza as people protested ICE days after the killing.
—Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
The largest anti-government demonstrations to rock Iran in recent years intensified Friday night, fueling fears of growing fatalities as authorities battle to suppress the protests.
—Arsalan Shahla, Fortune, 10 Jan. 2026
Row between stores The backlash towards Shein has extended beyond demonstrations on the street and government probes.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 7 Nov. 2025
That focus explains the emphasis on speed, balance, and extreme agility in its public demonstrations.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2025
Lawyers and relatives of detainees have described it as an unofficial detention center, and protesters have held tense demonstrations outside for several weeks.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Harry also saw demonstrations from the base’s dive team, deck team weapons display, operations team and band members, talking to personnel about the duality of their commitments as reservists and civilians.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 11 Jan. 2026
Tensions mount in Minneapolis Hundreds of people took to the streets of Minneapolis to protest within hours of Good’s death and demonstrations have continued to swell in the ensuing days.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
A day of demonstrations kicked off at Federal Plaza as people protested ICE days after the killing.
—Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
The largest anti-government demonstrations to rock Iran in recent years intensified Friday night, fueling fears of growing fatalities as authorities battle to suppress the protests.
—Arsalan Shahla, Fortune, 10 Jan. 2026
Row between stores The backlash towards Shein has extended beyond demonstrations on the street and government probes.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 7 Nov. 2025
That focus explains the emphasis on speed, balance, and extreme agility in its public demonstrations.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2025
Lawyers and relatives of detainees have described it as an unofficial detention center, and protesters have held tense demonstrations outside for several weeks.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Harry also saw demonstrations from the base’s dive team, deck team weapons display, operations team and band members, talking to personnel about the duality of their commitments as reservists and civilians.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demonstrations
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The 2026 version of the San Diego Mojo is built on a blend of toughness and aggressiveness that shines through with a relentless defense that extends rallies and attempts to frustrate the offense on the other side of the net.—
Tim Meehan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Jan. 2026
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Maryland State Police says these rallies include street racing, disorderly behavior, and blocking roadways.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Known for his cinematic runway displays, Jacquemus has paraded fashion in spectacular outdoor locations, including a lavender field, a salt mine and a ripe field of wheat.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
12 Jan. 2026
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His displays have strengthened his claim for England’s No 10 position over Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham at the World Cup, presenting Thomas Tuchel with his toughest and most topical selection headache.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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The three-part series looks at shows hosted by daytime stalwarts like the late Phil Donahue, Oprah Winfrey, Sally Jessy Raphael, Maury Povich, Geraldo Rivera and more.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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So, not surprisingly, Mars is putting even more shows on sale.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
15 Jan. 2026
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After noticing that many open exhibitions in the area seemed focused more broadly on Southern California, the museum’s leadership saw an opportunity to hone in on Orange County artists exclusively.—
Mona Darwish,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
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Though moving the museum’s permanent collection could reduce operating costs from about €8 million to €5 million, M HKA would then have pay to borrow works or buy in exhibitions to attract visitors.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
8 Jan. 2026
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