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
Lunch meetings, work presentations, first dates—this formula aces them all.
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Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 4 May 2026
These spectacularly expensive exhibitions are known for their extravagant presentations of gorgeous garments.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 4 May 2026
Organizers say there will be appearances and presentations honoring celebrated names of the genres, including Spragga Benz, Mavado, Awilo Longomba and Gramps Morgan.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 2 May 2026
The cohort — which includes writers, directors, producers, and those working in physical production — will engage in interactive presentations, roundtables, and skill-building workshops with top executives and talent from major studios, networks, and production companies.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 1 May 2026
Together, these tools cover document creation, data analysis, presentations, email management, and database work.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 1 May 2026
Plus, Jamie Dimon leaves the board presentations to his lieutenants.
—Heather Landy, Bloomberg, 30 Apr. 2026
Iconic examples include monumental editions of Shalimar by Guerlain, which has appeared in oversized presentations approaching one liter and beyond.
—Sudhir Gupta, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2026
And unlike his prior presentations, Director of Parks and Maintenance Costa Kutulas brought some props.
—Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 4 May 2026
These spectacularly expensive exhibitions are known for their extravagant presentations of gorgeous garments.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 4 May 2026
Organizers say there will be appearances and presentations honoring celebrated names of the genres, including Spragga Benz, Mavado, Awilo Longomba and Gramps Morgan.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 2 May 2026
The cohort — which includes writers, directors, producers, and those working in physical production — will engage in interactive presentations, roundtables, and skill-building workshops with top executives and talent from major studios, networks, and production companies.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 1 May 2026
Together, these tools cover document creation, data analysis, presentations, email management, and database work.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 1 May 2026
Plus, Jamie Dimon leaves the board presentations to his lieutenants.
—Heather Landy, Bloomberg, 30 Apr. 2026
Iconic examples include monumental editions of Shalimar by Guerlain, which has appeared in oversized presentations approaching one liter and beyond.
—Sudhir Gupta, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2026
And unlike his prior presentations, Director of Parks and Maintenance Costa Kutulas brought some props.
—Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for presentations
Noun
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Joey Garrison The Trumps exchanged gifts on Tuesday with King Charles and Queen Camilla to mark the historic royal visit.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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During the next rehearsal break, Simpson and Reyes returned with champagne, flowers and other gifts to congratulate him.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Apr. 2026
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Birchall testified about the specific donations Musk made to OpenAI, as well as his knowledge about Musk’s multibillion-dollar bid to acquire OpenAI last year.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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Rey now competes in the Transplant Games of America, a national event that is held every two years and celebrates organ, eye and tissue donations.—
Lauren Pastrana,
Miami Herald,
2 May 2026
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This would include any surprise items such as birthday presents, Christmas presents, gift cards, holiday decorations or even items hidden for a scavenger hunt.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Women often take on the labor of organizing their family and friends throughout the year—from birthday presents to RSVP’ing for their partner’s third cousin’s wedding to planning family vacations and celebrations.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Presentations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presentations. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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