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
Former Groveland Mayor Tim Loucks, who served from 2013 to 2016, was one of several residents who responded to Keogh’s presentation.
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James Wilkins, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
Overall, Warners’ presentation may have fewer stars, but those that do turn out will be names known around the world.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2026
For South Florida residents already familiar with the mocktail movement and a food scene that thrives on bold flavors and colorful presentation, the dirty soda trend fits naturally into an evolving landscape of customizable, nonalcoholic drink options.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2026
Moreover, the traditional framework may not always identify more subtle presentations.
—Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
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James Wilkins, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
Overall, Warners’ presentation may have fewer stars, but those that do turn out will be names known around the world.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2026
For South Florida residents already familiar with the mocktail movement and a food scene that thrives on bold flavors and colorful presentation, the dirty soda trend fits naturally into an evolving landscape of customizable, nonalcoholic drink options.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2026
Moreover, the traditional framework may not always identify more subtle presentations.
—Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for presentation
Noun
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Other changes include the ability for viewers to send gifts during horizontal live streams, in addition to vertical.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
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The best gifts are ones that elevate everyday items, like a new set of wine glasses or, in this case, a dispenser for cooking oil.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
14 Apr. 2026
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The piece celebrates the music, culture and incredible leaps for humankind made during that summer, while also reminding us that our history isn’t so dissimilar from our present.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
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Tamas also said there’s excitement about the opportunity a conference tournament presents, particularly for teams that may have battled injuries during the season but can regroup late for a run.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Nonprofits like Keep Oakland Beautiful rely on donations and grants, and don't have unlimited resources to maintain the area indefinitely.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Erwin said TransHealth can weather the funding threats because the clinic gets large private donations, and is not as dependent on Medicaid and Medicare as most hospitals.—
Karen Brown,
NPR,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Presentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presentation. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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