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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 demonstration only translated around 250 words using six grammar rules — mostly brief statements in Russian about science, law and military affairs that were converted into English in a matter of seconds.
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Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 23 Jan. 2025
Celebrate the Year of the Snake at Bankhead Plaza with a festive event featuring demonstrations, performances and arts for the entire family.
—Jackie Burrell, The Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2025
But the Netanyahu government pressed on, defying all its critics and continuing to pound its foes, betting that a brutal demonstration of effective hard power would more than compensate for a loss of soft power—and within its brutal region, might even constitute its own form of soft power, as well.
—Gideon Rose, Foreign Affairs, 21 Jan. 2025
The demonstration comes amid a restrained moment of reflection as many progressive voters navigate feelings of exhaustion, disappointment and despair after Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris' loss.
—Lindsay Whitehurst, arkansasonline.com, 19 Jan. 2025
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Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 23 Jan. 2025
Celebrate the Year of the Snake at Bankhead Plaza with a festive event featuring demonstrations, performances and arts for the entire family.
—Jackie Burrell, The Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2025
But the Netanyahu government pressed on, defying all its critics and continuing to pound its foes, betting that a brutal demonstration of effective hard power would more than compensate for a loss of soft power—and within its brutal region, might even constitute its own form of soft power, as well.
—Gideon Rose, Foreign Affairs, 21 Jan. 2025
The demonstration comes amid a restrained moment of reflection as many progressive voters navigate feelings of exhaustion, disappointment and despair after Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris' loss.
—Lindsay Whitehurst, arkansasonline.com, 19 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demonstration
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On July 13 Trump was lightly wounded in the ear after a gunman opened at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
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The Trump campaign said in October that the city fees associated with the rally are the responsibility of the Secret Service.—
Trent Abrego,
Twin Cities,
15 Jan. 2025
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The Sheriff's wife, Allison, was right, the display is a lie.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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One display highlights the work of Anderson Feijó, assistant curator of mammals at the Field, whose research found that there are five different species of South American pampas cats, rather than only one — a discovery that has prompted several conservation initiatives.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
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The booster and spacecraft for the eighth demo are already built and undergoing testing.—
Marcia Dunn,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
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Its premiere episode scored a 0.57 rating in the 25-54 demo and a 0.74 across women in the same bracket, more than doubling the benchmark over the previous six weeks, per Nielsen live+three day data.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
16 Jan. 2025
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The winner goes on to the Super Bowl on February 9. Who will perform in the Super Bowl Halftime show?—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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General comment on the season: The show schedule in Milan was lighter this season, with brands like Gucci, Fendi and Tom Ford opting to present in February with coed shows.—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Demonstration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demonstration. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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