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

MoMA was a frequent target of pro-Palestinian demonstrations in 2024, including a major sit-in protesting some board members who had been accused of investing in Israeli arms manufacturers. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 29 Sep. 2026

The demonstrations followed the eviction of 87-year-old María del Carmen Abascal, who faced an enormous rent increase. — Teresa Medrano, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026

After the 2015 mine explosions, the Koreas traded threats, staged weapons demonstrations and resumed border propaganda broadcasts. — ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026

The Government Accountability Office said an earlier effort conducted six sensor-enhancement flight demonstrations in 2024 before the follow-on program was established. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026

But my point was that those demonstrations were organized and largely populated by outsiders. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 28 Sep. 2026

Part of that effort included demonstrations outside of the homes of many of its senior leaders, including Mark Guiducci, now the global editorial director of Vanity Fair. — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 28 Sep. 2026

Myanmar citizens living abroad are less likely to be openly critical on social media or attend fundraisers and demonstrations that could be monitored out of fear of having future passport renewals rejected. — Andrew Nachemson, The Dial, 22 Sep. 2026

Attendees explored hands-on stations offering activities like Yutnori games, Korean calligraphy, Hanbok fittings, traditional tea ceremonies, K-Beauty demonstrations and martial arts workshops. — Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026