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demonstration

[dem-uhn-strey-shuhn] / ˌdɛm ənˈstreɪ ʃən /
NOUN
display of proof
Synonyms
STRONGEST
expression manifestation presentation show test testimony trial
STRONG
affirmation confirmation description evidence exhibition explanation exposition illustration induction proof spectacle substantiation validation
Antonyms
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concealment hiding
STRONG
contradiction denial veto
NOUN
display of belief in cause by taking public action
Synonyms
STRONGEST
parade protest sit-in strike walkout
STRONG
fast lie-in march picket rally teach-in
WEAK
love-in mass lobby peace march picket line

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Don Lemon, the former CNN anchor turned independent journalist, had livestreamed the planned demonstration.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Tuesday was to see a hardware demonstration for the media -- but strong winds prevented that.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

However, Tesla just delayed a demonstration of its next-generation robots, and the robotaxi service is still in the early stages.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Eighteen people have been arrested on suspicion of supporting Palestine Action after a demonstration outside New Scotland Yard.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

We can illustrate it by looking at some examples together; the demonstration will help us gain courage to try the same analysis the next time we enter a museum.

From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson