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 Plan for mini-storage facility presented Steve Hansen, the former Sacramento council member, acknowledged the obvious during a presentation during Thursday’s meeting on behalf of Tourbineau through his work with Lighthouse Public Affairs. — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Also on Sunday, ABC will air a special presentation of the 1980 comedy 9 to 5 followed by an encore of its news special. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2026 Tatehata’s presentation foregrounded Kusama’s pioneering position in a New York art world transitioning from Abstract Expressionism to Minimalism and Pop, while also introducing her more recent work. — Tessa Solomon For Artnews, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026 Michael Ciaglo / Getty Images The JCSO also confirmed that the deputy involved in the presentation escorted students following the shooting at the high school last year. — Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for presentation

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Noun

Anedda’s capacity to turn perspectives around by narrating unwritten angles in the same story is her most characteristic gift.

— Wallis Wilde-Menozzi, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2026
According to the committee’s report, Edwards invited young female staffers to dinner and strip clubs, gave them gifts, wrote them notes, and repeatedly tried to see them.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 27 Aug. 2026

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For the first time ever, Miami-Dade County Public Schools will let students stay home for Eid, a festive day in which friends and family gather to enjoy meals together and exchange presents after a month of fasting from sun up to sun down.

— Jimena Tavel, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026
Christina Lauren fans have an early Christmas present to anticipate.

— Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of present

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The project received a major contribution in 2026 when Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce made a $2 million gift as one of several donations made ahead of their wedding.

— Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
The group also claims to have obtained a playable build of the game and asks users for cryptocurrency donations.

— Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026

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