PRESENTATION Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

presentation

noun

ˌprē-ˌzen-ˈtā-shən

Definition of presentation

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 Leslie Frazier, the Vikings’ assistant head coach and defensive coordinator, marveled at all the scenarios Stefanski presented during his challenge flag presentation to the coaches. — Josh Kendall, New York Times, 31 July 2026 The building isn’t structured as a typical up-to-date library would be, creating awkwardness when navigating the space, according to that presentation. — Sofi Zeman july 31, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026 The tools are very AI-centric, and Zoom pitches them as a way to turn your meeting insights into documents and presentations. — Chris Hoffman, PC Magazine, 31 July 2026 People rarely remember bullet points from a presentation or information in an email. — Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for presentation

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The Herald reported Whitaker’s statement on July 17 in a story that first disclosed the GMCVB’s ticket gift to Rodriguez through the commissioner’s political action committee, A Bolder Florida.

— Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Reid’s constancy is one of the gifts that has led him to the pinnacle of the NFL as the fourth-winningest coach in league history.

— Vahe Gregorian July 31, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026

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One of the big reasons for this gap between our present and our future is that the consequences of health aren't immediate.

— Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Since the start of his papacy, Leo has spoken about the risks AI presents for broad swaths of society.

— Walter Scheirer, The Conversation, 31 July 2026

Definition of present

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The little church launched a big capital campaign and donations started pouring in locally and from places as far away as Australia, Rozelle said.

— Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
Supporters can add a cash donation to the campaign at checkout, but that money is likely not going to Ossoff’s campaign.

— Sophia Eppley, AJC.com, 22 July 2026

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