as in gift
something given to someone without expectation of a return
a presentation of much-needed money to the children's charity
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Recent Examples of presentation
The commission was given a presentation on the project this month, and Duran said that the members seemed to get behind the plan.
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R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Attendees listens to Michelle Renee's crypto presentation at church.
—Bracey Harris, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2026
Prezi Presentations The most fundamental component of Prezi is its presentations, which feature Prezi’s trademark zooming effect.
—Ruben Circelli, PC Magazine, 28 Mar. 2026
After the presentations ended, there was a chance to socialize.
—John Seabrook, New Yorker, 16 Mar. 2026
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R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Attendees listens to Michelle Renee's crypto presentation at church.
—Bracey Harris, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2026
Prezi Presentations The most fundamental component of Prezi is its presentations, which feature Prezi’s trademark zooming effect.
—Ruben Circelli, PC Magazine, 28 Mar. 2026
After the presentations ended, there was a chance to socialize.
—John Seabrook, New Yorker, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for presentation
Noun
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For the third game in a row, Towns — a six-time All-Star specifically for his scoring gifts — was invisible on offense in the first half before imposing his will over the second two quarters as the Knicks attempted to punch themselves back into a game.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Horner, a FedEx contract driver, delivered a Christmas gift of Barbies intended for Athena to her father’s house in the city of Paradise.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated March 31,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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At present, as America's military aggression and assault continue with full force, all our efforts and resources are devoted to defending Iran's very existence.—
Lucia I Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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All 112 members of parliament present voted to approve the legislation, which marks Cambodia’s first legal framework specifically aimed at a lucrative, illicit industry that has transformed the country into a global hub for cybercrime.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, employees at both DFW Airport and Love Field are collecting donations – including nonperishable food, hygiene items, baby supplies, and gas or grocery gift cards – to further support federal aviation workers affected by the shutdown.—
Lauren Crawford,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The donation comes as the Department of Homeland Security shutdown continues with no end in sight, leaving more than 64,000 airport security workers working without pay.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Presentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presentation. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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