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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Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
In early April, Mike Waltz, then the national-security adviser, walked into the Oval Office to find Loomer sitting across from the President, in the midst of a presentation that questioned the allegiances of a number of members of his National Security Council.
—Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
What Happens Next UPTE will hold a virtual presentation and Q&A on Wednesday via Zoom to outline the terms of the tentative agreement and answer member questions.
—Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
November is a special month for Coffee & Conversation, as the Rancho Santa Fe Library features a presentation from local Pala and Kumeyaay tribe members.
—Sarah Z. Sleeper, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2025
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Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
In early April, Mike Waltz, then the national-security adviser, walked into the Oval Office to find Loomer sitting across from the President, in the midst of a presentation that questioned the allegiances of a number of members of his National Security Council.
—Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
What Happens Next UPTE will hold a virtual presentation and Q&A on Wednesday via Zoom to outline the terms of the tentative agreement and answer member questions.
—Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
November is a special month for Coffee & Conversation, as the Rancho Santa Fe Library features a presentation from local Pala and Kumeyaay tribe members.
—Sarah Z. Sleeper, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for presentation
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From a gift of Elizabeth Taylor’s ring, bestowed on Allura, by her cheating younger husband, to $40 million worth of trinkets that Liberty helps salvage from her Upper East Side client wanting a divorce.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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For small businesses, simplicity wins—a clear offer like ‘buy one, gift one’ or a free consult lowers the barrier for first-time buyers and gives them a reason to pick you over a big-box store.—
Ashley Lutz,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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While her annual lists always have great big-ticket presents (think the newest Apple AirPods and soft-to-the-touch loungewear), there are also plenty of affordable goodies to wrap up or gift as stocking stuffers.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Just days after kids around Minnesota were opening Halloween candy, the Minnesota Wild got an early holiday present on a Friday in the New York City suburbs.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
7 Nov. 2025
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Here’s a collection of organizations and aid groups accepting donations to fund emergency relief efforts in the Caribbean.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
7 Nov. 2025
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States, cities and food banks have been ramping up donations desperately trying to fill the gap.—
Jennifer Ludden,
NPR,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Presentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presentation. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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