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
Immersive multimedia displays and live presentations by experts will have your family observing the skies in a whole new way.
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Josh Roberts, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
The White House expects to make its final presentations to the Commission of Fine Arts in February, and to the National Capitol Planning Commission in March, and will submit its final plan for the project by the end of January, a White House official told ABC News.
—ABC News, 8 Jan. 2026
Instead, Canty led the select board and dozens of town residents through hours of debate, discussion and presentations of his proposal and the Plymouth Police Department’s current ICE policy, implemented in 2017 and something only Police Chief Dana Flynn has the authority to change.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
Previously, Amazon put on presentations during the NewFronts, a set of digital-only ad pitches held earlier in the spring.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 5 Jan. 2026
According to the report findings, over three-quarters of survey participants (76 percent) value heightened, memorable experiences, as bars embrace edible pearls, metallic garnishes, fire presentations, and high-drama glassware.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 31 Dec. 2025
The Ice Lounge is where evening recaps are held, and many guests enjoy watching these presentations about the day’s activities.
—Kristen E. Pope, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2025
Many common clinical presentations in the elderly are blamed on a urinary tract infection (UTI), when in fact there is none.
—Neil Gaffin, STAT, 29 Dec. 2025
Get specific prompts to optimize emails, memos and presentations for tone, context and audience.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2025
Josh Roberts, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
The White House expects to make its final presentations to the Commission of Fine Arts in February, and to the National Capitol Planning Commission in March, and will submit its final plan for the project by the end of January, a White House official told ABC News.
—ABC News, 8 Jan. 2026
Instead, Canty led the select board and dozens of town residents through hours of debate, discussion and presentations of his proposal and the Plymouth Police Department’s current ICE policy, implemented in 2017 and something only Police Chief Dana Flynn has the authority to change.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
Previously, Amazon put on presentations during the NewFronts, a set of digital-only ad pitches held earlier in the spring.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 5 Jan. 2026
According to the report findings, over three-quarters of survey participants (76 percent) value heightened, memorable experiences, as bars embrace edible pearls, metallic garnishes, fire presentations, and high-drama glassware.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 31 Dec. 2025
The Ice Lounge is where evening recaps are held, and many guests enjoy watching these presentations about the day’s activities.
—Kristen E. Pope, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2025
Many common clinical presentations in the elderly are blamed on a urinary tract infection (UTI), when in fact there is none.
—Neil Gaffin, STAT, 29 Dec. 2025
Get specific prompts to optimize emails, memos and presentations for tone, context and audience.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for presentations
Noun
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Several men have since recalled enjoying Short’s company, taking her on dates, and offering her gifts.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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Now imagine a world where everyone yearned—not through dramatic declarations of love or extravagant gifts, but simply by being honest from the start.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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After the campaign collected $1,503,533 from more than 38,500 donations, the organizers posted a note thanking contributors for their generosity.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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Community members can support the campaign through tax-deductible donations administered by the El Dorado Community Foundation, rounding up purchases at the register, or settling membership equity balances.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Airen’s other presents are still wrapped and put up.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
12 Jan. 2026
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The Salvation Army of Greater Charlotte’s Angel Tree program matches children in need with anonymous donors who buy them presents for Christmas, and provides senior citizens with gifts.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Presentations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presentations. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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