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
There will also be a presentation by Illusion Studios on the future of AI in filmmaking.
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2025
His initial roles provided a solid foundation in presentation design.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Additionally, the festival offers free screenings for area high school students, including a presentation of Nouvelle Vague.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 31 Oct. 2025
The racial equity office held annual racial equity summits and staff training sessions — including a two-day intensive equity school workshop led by the Racial Equity Institute, according to presentations given to the school board.
—Amelia Pak-Harvey, IndyStar, 31 Oct. 2025
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2025
His initial roles provided a solid foundation in presentation design.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Additionally, the festival offers free screenings for area high school students, including a presentation of Nouvelle Vague.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 31 Oct. 2025
The racial equity office held annual racial equity summits and staff training sessions — including a two-day intensive equity school workshop led by the Racial Equity Institute, according to presentations given to the school board.
—Amelia Pak-Harvey, IndyStar, 31 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for presentation
Noun
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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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In between detonating bombs hidden in Christmas presents and disfiguring the entire police force, Art sets his sights on the Shaw family.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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When looking for gifts for 5-year-olds, opt for presents that encourage cooperative play, such as a family-friendly board game.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
31 Oct. 2025
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In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association in Tate's name.—
Patrick Gomez,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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Valagussa said the parish was already cooking lunch regularly for about 60 seniors, pregnant women and others in need but had no resources to provide food to more people, unless more donations poured in.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Presentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presentation. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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