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

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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

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Recent Examples of demonstrations Another round of nationwide demonstrations on Saturday featured less violence. — Thomas Adamson, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026 The film is set against a surge of real-life anti-government demonstrations in Serbia in early 2025, triggered by the tragic deaths of 16 people the previous year, following the collapse of a train station canopy in Novi Sad. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 27 Oct. 2026 However, military demonstrations do not establish readiness or regulatory approval for commercial passenger aircraft. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2026 For one, the experimental system required an external alternating-current power supply, operating at 150 volts and 1 kHz during the application demonstrations. — New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2026 The momentum of nearly two years of street demonstrations culminated in a nationwide movement ready for change. — Chris Massaro, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026 Over the weeks of demonstrations, at least 1,250 people have been injured — the majority police — and more than 7,000 have been arrested. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 26 Oct. 2026 Another round of nationwide demonstrations on Saturday saw less violence. — Thomas Adamson, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2026 Rather than focusing exclusively on demonstrations, the courses guide you through practical projects. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 20 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demonstrations
  1. rallies
  2. displays
  3. shows
  4. exhibitions
Noun
  • The organizers included women’s sports activist Amy Sousa and commentator Brandi Kruse, who previously helped organize rallies supporting WNBA player Sophie Cunningham.
    — Matt Calkins , Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Authorities had banned rallies in cities including Lyon, Nice and Montpellier.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of rallies
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  • Smaller displays near the bottom of the windshield also show speed and lap data, helping drivers monitor performance without looking away from the road for long.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
  • From giant pumpkins to elaborate tableaux, the displays have taken on a life of their own, as locals and visitors crawl the city for the spookiest steps.
    — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of displays
Noun
  • Perhaps that’s why the guest count at his SoFi shows was so thin compared to others.
    — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 25 Oct. 2026
  • The company is planning to launch a handful of new shows over the next few months, with a longer-term goal of having 12-16 channels led by creators who are subject matter experts.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of shows
Noun
  • One of the world’s most prestigious contemporary art fairs, Art Basel includes exhibitions by 211 international galleries at Paris’ Grand Palais.
    — Elitsa Gadeva, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Plans call for a fan-accessible research library and physical archive, a digital preservation hub, galleries devoted to Garcia’s art and instruments and exhibitions exploring the blues, folk, country and jazz traditions that shaped him.
    — SPIN Staff, SPIN, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of exhibitions

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“Demonstrations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demonstrations. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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