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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
In fact, Bear’s first interest in the sport came from seeing Art Young put on a demonstration of shooting at a Rotary Club in Detroit.
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Clare Conley, Outdoor Life, 18 Sep. 2025
The demonstration, which resulted in over 20 injured police officers, revealed the explosive resentment building within Britain’s surging right wing.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 17 Sep. 2025
Robinson billed the march as a demonstration for free speech, saying it was also held in defense of British heritage and culture.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
Duque de Estrada is the father of Dairon Duque Estrada Aguilera, who is a serving also a 4 and 1/2 year sentence for participating in the July demonstrations in 2021.
—Nora Gamez Torres, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
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Clare Conley, Outdoor Life, 18 Sep. 2025
The demonstration, which resulted in over 20 injured police officers, revealed the explosive resentment building within Britain’s surging right wing.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 17 Sep. 2025
Robinson billed the march as a demonstration for free speech, saying it was also held in defense of British heritage and culture.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
Duque de Estrada is the father of Dairon Duque Estrada Aguilera, who is a serving also a 4 and 1/2 year sentence for participating in the July demonstrations in 2021.
—Nora Gamez Torres, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demonstration
Noun
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The score remained that way until the eighth when Ramírez sparked a two-out rally with a double.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
20 Sep. 2025
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Andrew Comrie-Picard is a rally champion and Hollywood stunt car driver.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The glasses, which costs $799, contain a small digital display that can be controlled via hand gestures through a wristband powered by neural technology, confirming a CNBC report in August.—
Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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The high-resolution display can be controlled using a wrist accessory called the Meta Neural Band.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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During a demo, Zuckerberg repeatedly attempted to call Meta tech chief Andrew Bosworth unsuccessfully.—
Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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In another demo, a user is seen translating a sign.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The eligibility dates for the 2024 Emmy Awards apply to shows that aired between June 1, 2024, and May 31, 2025.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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My weekend streaming guide is live, so be sure to check that out for some new show and movie ideas.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Demonstration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demonstration. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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