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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
As noted last week, the Gaza conflict has been hyper-present in Venice, with two separate demonstrations on the Lido.
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
One of the first demonstrations involved finance.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
Cultural highlights include lion dance shows and demonstrations of iconic Asian arts, such as sugar painting and paper cutting.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
More than 700 people have been arrested and 114 charged by the Metropolitan Police in connection with this summer’s demonstrations, with over 500 people arrested during a singular demonstration in August.
—Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
Campus demonstrations in 2024 over the Israel-Hamas war also drew criticism from congressional Republicans who accused Schill, who is Jewish, of not doing enough to prevent antisemitism.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Expect hands-on musical demonstrations and a Q&A session too.
—Virginia Brown, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2025
Advertisement The protests escalated after a 21-year-old motorcycle delivery driver died after being run over Thursday by a police tactical vehicle responding to the demonstrations.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 1 Sep. 2025
On the institute’s two outdoor patios and throughout its labs and classrooms, kids and parents gathered around interactive stations featuring robotics demonstrations, silk-screen printing, 3D modeling and reptiles.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Max Goldbart, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
One of the first demonstrations involved finance.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
Cultural highlights include lion dance shows and demonstrations of iconic Asian arts, such as sugar painting and paper cutting.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
More than 700 people have been arrested and 114 charged by the Metropolitan Police in connection with this summer’s demonstrations, with over 500 people arrested during a singular demonstration in August.
—Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
Campus demonstrations in 2024 over the Israel-Hamas war also drew criticism from congressional Republicans who accused Schill, who is Jewish, of not doing enough to prevent antisemitism.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Expect hands-on musical demonstrations and a Q&A session too.
—Virginia Brown, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2025
Advertisement The protests escalated after a 21-year-old motorcycle delivery driver died after being run over Thursday by a police tactical vehicle responding to the demonstrations.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 1 Sep. 2025
On the institute’s two outdoor patios and throughout its labs and classrooms, kids and parents gathered around interactive stations featuring robotics demonstrations, silk-screen printing, 3D modeling and reptiles.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demonstrations
Noun
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The changes to lawmaker allowances were rolled back as part of efforts to defuse the rallies.—
Grace Sihombing,
Fortune,
8 Sep. 2025
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Because the ball is always in motion, the players have to be too – jumping, running, diving and hitting to keep rallies alive and gain points on the other team.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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These include craft fairs, outdoor live music, pumpkin displays, chili cook-offs, s'mores and hot chocolate.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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It is said the bees gathered at the cemetery, resting on the tent over the grave and on the floral displays, returning to their hives after the service concluded.—
Elizabeth Bass Parman,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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After both shows ended in 2014, Meyer focused on voice acting, lending his talents to SuperMansion (2015–2017), and Crossing Swords (2020).—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Sep. 2025
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As fans scramble to catch the ball, footage shows, the ball appears to land one row in front of a woman while a man runs over and grabs it.—
Chandelis Duster,
NPR,
7 Sep. 2025
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While at Grazer Kunstverein, Engels organized solo exhibitions by artists including Tom Burr and Nora Schultz.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
4 Sep. 2025
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In addition to his own designs, Silos presented over the years exhibitions of photos by the likes of Larry Fink and Sarah Moon.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Demonstrations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demonstrations. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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