Synonyms of demonstrations

demonstrations

noun

plural of demonstration

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rallies
• protests
• demos
• marches
• gatherings
• conferences
• assemblies
• conventions
• congresses
• convocations
• sit-ins
• councils
• sit-downs
• counterprotests
• strikes
• counterdemonstrations
• counterrallies

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• displays
• shows
• exhibitions
• simulations
• poses
• acts
• charades
• pretenses
• affectations
• disclosures
• fronts
• semblances
• facades
• betrayals
• put-ons
• guises
• shams

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of demonstrations

But as demonstrations attracted larger crowds, the government was forced to acknowledge them and respond to their growing influence. — ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026

The festivities started in 1841, and today’s visitors enjoy some of the same activities, like animal exhibitions and farm product demonstrations. — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 4 Aug. 2026

The campaign marks one of the clearest demonstrations yet of a closed-loop airborne autonomy system. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026

While allowed, there is no reason for WNBA games to be the site of demonstrations that espouse anything but inclusion. — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

The crime prompted an extraordinary wave of demonstrations across Spain and became a turning point in the country’s public response to ETA terrorism. — Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026

There have been outside demonstrations and rallies for and against. — Greg Cote august 3, Miami Herald, 3 Aug. 2026

Officials also cautioned that large, generally peaceful demonstrations related to the local political situation can occur and may disrupt transportation and other essential services. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Monday’s march on Parliament was one of the biggest demonstrations against the Modi government in years. — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 22 July 2026