as in gifts
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 presentations
Commissioners have heard presentations from county officials and deliberations will continue through Wednesday, June 17, according to Tripple’s presentation.
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Idaho Statesman, 15 June 2026
Thinking back to Art Basel Qatar in February—that was a pretty deliberate departure from how the other fairs are structured, with the open layout, solo presentations, and a very strong central theme.
—Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 15 June 2026
The competition not only encourages kids to be creative, but to also push them out of their comfort zone with public speaking and presentations.
—Felicity Abbott, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Many meetings are quick and require simple presentations and decisions.
—Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
The ThinkBook 16 is Lenovo's larger-screen option for creative professionals who need the display real estate for presentations or graphs where the numbers go really high.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 12 June 2026
The fashion flock came out in full force Wednesday night to celebrate the 10 finalists for the 2026 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund, following their first designer presentations to the judges that morning.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
Policy discussions and investor presentations often run on utilitarian logic.
—Sankar Sen, The Conversation, 11 June 2026
The Zoo will offer special entertainment programming such as concerts, dance competitions, trampoline shows, parades featuring life-size animal puppets and acrobats and interactive presentations on animals from around the world.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2026
Idaho Statesman, 15 June 2026
Thinking back to Art Basel Qatar in February—that was a pretty deliberate departure from how the other fairs are structured, with the open layout, solo presentations, and a very strong central theme.
—Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 15 June 2026
The competition not only encourages kids to be creative, but to also push them out of their comfort zone with public speaking and presentations.
—Felicity Abbott, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Many meetings are quick and require simple presentations and decisions.
—Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
The ThinkBook 16 is Lenovo's larger-screen option for creative professionals who need the display real estate for presentations or graphs where the numbers go really high.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 12 June 2026
The fashion flock came out in full force Wednesday night to celebrate the 10 finalists for the 2026 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund, following their first designer presentations to the judges that morning.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
Policy discussions and investor presentations often run on utilitarian logic.
—Sankar Sen, The Conversation, 11 June 2026
The Zoo will offer special entertainment programming such as concerts, dance competitions, trampoline shows, parades featuring life-size animal puppets and acrobats and interactive presentations on animals from around the world.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for presentations
Noun
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Vaccination is one of the greatest gifts humanity has ever given itself.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The declaration, in honor of the billionaire philanthropist whose gifts boosted arts, science, education and cultural causes and more across Los Angeles for decades, marks a collaboration between the County of Los Angeles and the cities of Los Angeles, Santa Monica and Beverly Hills.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Firearm industry advocacy groups made millions of dollars in political donations in recent years, mostly to conservative causes and Republican candidates.—
Fred Clasen-Kelly,
NPR,
19 Aug. 2025
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After material donations and in-kind support, Revitalize Milwaukee and its volunteers completed nearly $7,500 in repairs to Frias' home, including updating electrical work, installing a more accessible back porch and clearing out the family's yard, Roach said.—
Alyssa N. Salcedo,
jsonline.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Unwrapping Christmas presents didn’t start until her father read the newspaper to see if a local family needed help celebrating the holidays.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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Harry wrote that along with Middleton thinking Markle had wanted her fashion contacts and friction over bridesmaids’ dresses at the Sussexes’ wedding, Middleton and William were also miffed that Markle and Harry hadn’t given them Easter presents.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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“Presentations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presentations. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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