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 Featuring 20-minute excerpts, the presentations offer the buyers, festival representatives, and funders attending both IDFA Forum and Docs for Sale an early look at projects nearing completion. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026 The hearing in the Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in New York extended long past the allotted time for oral presentations. — ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026 Marvell executives have also noted that the company is well positioned to leverage those tailwinds to accelerate its growth in a recent presentation to investors. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026 Alaïa hosted two intimate presentations featuring a collection designed by the studio, following the departure of longtime creative director Pieter Mulier, who left for Versace early this year. — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for presentation

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Noun

Shotwell has been the only donor to announce a major stock gift, the Wall Street Journal reported, but Treasury notes show others have expressed interest in similar donations.

— Sydney Lake, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026
Ostensibly, the gift allows the Avatar to bring harmony to the universe.

— Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026

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Noun

Jack leaves to deliver presents while Sally tries to rescue Santa on her own, becoming Oogie’s prisoner herself.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 Oct. 2026
Remember, the holidays are approaching, and a scented candle makes a lovely present for just about any discerning coworker, the cousin who’s just moved, or your votive-loving mother-in-law.

— Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2026

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The Treasury Department moved last week to automatically enroll tens of millions of children and greenlight donations of individual stocks as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent touts the accounts ahead of midterms.

— Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 7 Oct. 2026
Ballot measures are not subject to caps on campaign donations.

— Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

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