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
And this season at Pitti Uomo and Milan Fashion Week Men’s, as a heatwave struck Europe and the looksmaxxing movement circulating around GLP-1s and peptides continues to shift body ideals, runways and presentations held a mirror up to our changing world.
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Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 23 June 2026
Tuesday’s presentations will focus on whether changes to annual targets are needed ahead of the 2026-2027 school year.
—Laura Horne, Charlotte Observer, 22 June 2026
There’s something wonderful about this approach - no grand presentations, no polished renders, just people wandering through the bush imagining what might be possible.
—Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
There will also be presentations by TeamTO, Superprod, Mikros Animation and Ankama, with the future of European animation in the spotlight in a day-long summit touching on topics such as cross-border collaboration and how to support the region’s talent.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 19 June 2026
The program will offer concerts, films, panel discussions and special presentations, with performances designed to spotlight different eras from Davis’ shape-shifting career.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 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
Check the schedule on the website for presentations by guest speakers and open house events for an up-close look at some of the larger historic telescopes.
—Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2026
There may soon come a day when consultants reminisce about creating PowerPoint presentations by hand.
—Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 18 June 2026
Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 23 June 2026
Tuesday’s presentations will focus on whether changes to annual targets are needed ahead of the 2026-2027 school year.
—Laura Horne, Charlotte Observer, 22 June 2026
There’s something wonderful about this approach - no grand presentations, no polished renders, just people wandering through the bush imagining what might be possible.
—Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
There will also be presentations by TeamTO, Superprod, Mikros Animation and Ankama, with the future of European animation in the spotlight in a day-long summit touching on topics such as cross-border collaboration and how to support the region’s talent.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 19 June 2026
The program will offer concerts, films, panel discussions and special presentations, with performances designed to spotlight different eras from Davis’ shape-shifting career.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 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
Check the schedule on the website for presentations by guest speakers and open house events for an up-close look at some of the larger historic telescopes.
—Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2026
There may soon come a day when consultants reminisce about creating PowerPoint presentations by hand.
—Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for presentations
Noun
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Foreign language programs and a portal that tracks foreign gifts to universities have gone to the State Department.—
Alia Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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Children do not necessarily equate love with volume of gifts, and many parents today are actively trying to reduce clutter, overstimulation, and consumerism.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
17 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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The process has also been slow due to an insufficient number of buses sent by the Malawian government, which has also asked for donations to help bus the returnees home, the officials said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 June 2026
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Other photos showed the kids opening their presents and showing off their Christmas gifts, which included a Barbie for María and a Bluey toy for Ilaria.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
15 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 23 Jun. 2026.
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