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as in rally
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 display
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 demonstration
The Rancho Days Fiesta at Heritage Hill Historical Park on May 2 will feature a variety of activities harkening back to the area’s early residents, including Native American and Folklorico dancing, charro horse riding and roping demonstrations.
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Heather McRea, Oc Register, 29 Apr. 2026
The first May Day protest occurred in 1886, with Chicago at the center of the demonstrations.
—Preston Mizell, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
The airline’s subsidiary, JAL Ground Service, has teamed up with GMO AI & Robotics Corporation to oversee the demonstration.
—ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2026
The actions have drawn demonstrations across the country, and tensions further increased after nurse Alex Pretti and mother Renee Nicole Goode, both 37, were shot and killed in January by federal agents at protests in Minneapolis.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
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Heather McRea, Oc Register, 29 Apr. 2026
The first May Day protest occurred in 1886, with Chicago at the center of the demonstrations.
—Preston Mizell, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
The airline’s subsidiary, JAL Ground Service, has teamed up with GMO AI & Robotics Corporation to oversee the demonstration.
—ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2026
The actions have drawn demonstrations across the country, and tensions further increased after nurse Alex Pretti and mother Renee Nicole Goode, both 37, were shot and killed in January by federal agents at protests in Minneapolis.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demonstration
Noun
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Batavia trailed 2-1 going into the fifth, but Liam Darre started the rally with a one-out double.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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In recent weeks, Bitcoin has enjoyed a modest rally, but is still down around 40% from its all-time high, while overall crypto trading activity has fallen off significantly.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Step-backs, deep 3s, power drives, trips to the line – every element of their games was on display, and every possession seemed to raise the stakes.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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Its famous holiday lights won’t be on display during the summer World Cup, but the fountains and public art still give the district plenty of visual appeal.—
Taylor Haught,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
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Engineers will examine the capsule’s heat shield in more detail along with everything else in preparation for next year’s Artemis III docking demo in orbit around Earth.—
Marcia Dunn,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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Smart Choice Technologies has prepared to present on possibilities in this field and has built a demo featuring artificial intelligence systems at its new office.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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While discussing the delicate tone of the show and its balance of being a satire on the Hollywood movie business and a love letter to chasing your dream, Cretton said the creative team focused on character to find their way.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Apr. 2026
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The entire show can be seen on Billboard’s YouTube channel, below.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Demonstration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demonstration. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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