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
The event will feature performances and presentations by the seven top students and is free to attend with a reservation.
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Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
New this year will be a series of speakers who will give presentations on gardening topics at the start of each hour during the event.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Thursday’s affair was relatively scaled back compared to most studio upfronts presentations.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
After faltering in the crucial moments of its first postseason telecast, the stakes have now been raised for upcoming presentations.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 15 Apr. 2026
The festival will include food trucks, live music, wildlife presentations and conservation exhibits.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 13 Apr. 2026
Fast forward to November 2017—three months prior to his retirement—and Pereira was fatefully summoned to Venezuela to make Citgo business presentations to government leadership.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2026
Pecchia will also work on Lionsgate’s corporate media relations strategy, executive communications, employee communications and preparing quarterly board of directors presentations and earnings calls.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2026
In addition to its right-leaning, Republican Party–supporting programs, Fox News has from its start invested heavily in its colorful and dramatic graphics or visual presentations as a means of attracting viewers and holding their attention.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Apr. 2026
Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
New this year will be a series of speakers who will give presentations on gardening topics at the start of each hour during the event.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Thursday’s affair was relatively scaled back compared to most studio upfronts presentations.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
After faltering in the crucial moments of its first postseason telecast, the stakes have now been raised for upcoming presentations.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 15 Apr. 2026
The festival will include food trucks, live music, wildlife presentations and conservation exhibits.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 13 Apr. 2026
Fast forward to November 2017—three months prior to his retirement—and Pereira was fatefully summoned to Venezuela to make Citgo business presentations to government leadership.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2026
Pecchia will also work on Lionsgate’s corporate media relations strategy, executive communications, employee communications and preparing quarterly board of directors presentations and earnings calls.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2026
In addition to its right-leaning, Republican Party–supporting programs, Fox News has from its start invested heavily in its colorful and dramatic graphics or visual presentations as a means of attracting viewers and holding their attention.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for presentations
Noun
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Faulk has size, athleticism and versatility, but his physical gifts haven’t exactly translated on the football field (10 career sacks in 37 games).—
Omar Kelly
April 22,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 2026
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Shop more of the best deals on Mother’s Day gifts under $50 below.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The market accepts donations of shelf-stable foods, baby food and diapers.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Those supporting the family were seeking $55,000 in donations to pay for funeral costs, as well as medical and everyday bills.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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You have been specifically told not to bring presents.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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What did this year's birthday teach me about presents?—
Marc Silver,
NPR,
19 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Presentations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presentations. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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