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 presentation, led by Fran Offenhauser, examines the boulevard’s historic core, its architectural evolution and the preservation challenges facing Hollywood today.
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Daily News, 20 June 2026
The presentation came as the district scrambles to close its ongoing budget deficit and avoid state receivership.
—Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2026
This year’s edition features six packed days of premieres, panels, presentations and sneak peeks, running alongside the three-day MIFA industry market (June 23-26).
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 19 June 2026
Bring it straight to the table for a charmingly rustic presentation.
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 19 June 2026
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Daily News, 20 June 2026
The presentation came as the district scrambles to close its ongoing budget deficit and avoid state receivership.
—Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2026
This year’s edition features six packed days of premieres, panels, presentations and sneak peeks, running alongside the three-day MIFA industry market (June 23-26).
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 19 June 2026
Bring it straight to the table for a charmingly rustic presentation.
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for presentation
Noun
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For families Beyond the kids' pool in the outdoor courtyard, children are welcomed with a small gift and child-sized bathrobes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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The group took in more than $5 million in gifts, grants and contributions from 2020 through 2024, according to its tax returns.—
Haley Parsley,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
Noun
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On the plus side, the macro structure of the book—the pace of the plot, the tick-tock alternation between present and past in each chapter—was sound.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 June 2026
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At present, the two entities are not in partnership.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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Senate Minority Leader Brian Jones has raised millions, including helping to get $800,000 in donations to fund a replica of a historic ship for the maritime museum in his San Diego district.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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In a social media post, Lehman asked the community to come help support the store by asking for donations, asking people to shop at their store or online.—
Ray Campos,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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“Presentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presentation. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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