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
Iconic examples include monumental editions of Shalimar by Guerlain, which has appeared in oversized presentations approaching one liter and beyond.
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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
The elegant presentations are also impressive considering the number of plates that the ship’s kitchens prepare every day.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
More faculty are requiring office hours, assigning presentations and cold-calling on students in class.
—Jocelyn Gecker, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Fashion just hits different when seen up close at fashion week shows and presentations.
—Catherine Salfino, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2026
Related Stories The program will feature presentations to special honorees for their contributions to culture, including Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Charles Melton, Jet Li, Simu Liu, Eileen Gu and more.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
Evenings brought cocktail hours, nightly presentations about the next day’s destination, and leisurely dinners, followed by time in the lounge.
—Susan B. Barnes, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026
The event will feature performances and presentations by the program’s top students.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
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
The elegant presentations are also impressive considering the number of plates that the ship’s kitchens prepare every day.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
More faculty are requiring office hours, assigning presentations and cold-calling on students in class.
—Jocelyn Gecker, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Fashion just hits different when seen up close at fashion week shows and presentations.
—Catherine Salfino, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2026
Related Stories The program will feature presentations to special honorees for their contributions to culture, including Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Charles Melton, Jet Li, Simu Liu, Eileen Gu and more.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
Evenings brought cocktail hours, nightly presentations about the next day’s destination, and leisurely dinners, followed by time in the lounge.
—Susan B. Barnes, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026
The event will feature performances and presentations by the program’s top students.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 19 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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During the second half of last year, Abraham had more than doubled Foster’s $8,557 fundraising total with $19,506 in donations.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Since 2019, this Community Day program has raised more than $600,000 in donations to improve food security in local communities.—
Connie Ogle
April 25,
Miami Herald,
25 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 28 Apr. 2026.
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