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
In addition to performing at the resident professional theater, students star in intimate presentations of full-length plays selected specifically for each actor.
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Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 25 May 2026
Complex presentations around comorbid conditions and DSM-5 depicted mental health considerations are less likely to get prioritization or attention.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
According to the provisional calendar released Friday by the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode, some 74 brands will unveil their spring 2027 menswear collections, with 36 runway shows and 38 presentations slated until June 28.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
The event, held as part of May Mental Health Month, will feature Lake County speakers giving 5- to 10-minute, TED-talk-style presentations about their experiences and professional insights regarding mental health.
—Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
The men’s Fall/Winter 2026 schedule featured 67 brands across 35 shows and 32 presentations.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Vogue, 22 May 2026
The company behind the analytics, Vizient, has hosted presentations and spoken in podcasts about increasing hospice enrollment to improve mortality performance.
—Jessica Bartlett — Boston Globe, STAT, 21 May 2026
Beau Bottles easy-to-use decorative bottle wraps transform champagne, prosecco and wine bottles into beautiful gift-ready presentations in under 60 seconds – just slip on and apply heat with a hair dryer.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 18 May 2026
TruTV will continue to have Rally coverage before and after the McEnroes’ stints, while TNT handles marquee match presentations.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 18 May 2026
Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 25 May 2026
Complex presentations around comorbid conditions and DSM-5 depicted mental health considerations are less likely to get prioritization or attention.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
According to the provisional calendar released Friday by the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode, some 74 brands will unveil their spring 2027 menswear collections, with 36 runway shows and 38 presentations slated until June 28.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
The event, held as part of May Mental Health Month, will feature Lake County speakers giving 5- to 10-minute, TED-talk-style presentations about their experiences and professional insights regarding mental health.
—Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
The men’s Fall/Winter 2026 schedule featured 67 brands across 35 shows and 32 presentations.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Vogue, 22 May 2026
The company behind the analytics, Vizient, has hosted presentations and spoken in podcasts about increasing hospice enrollment to improve mortality performance.
—Jessica Bartlett — Boston Globe, STAT, 21 May 2026
Beau Bottles easy-to-use decorative bottle wraps transform champagne, prosecco and wine bottles into beautiful gift-ready presentations in under 60 seconds – just slip on and apply heat with a hair dryer.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 18 May 2026
TruTV will continue to have Rally coverage before and after the McEnroes’ stints, while TNT handles marquee match presentations.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for presentations
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Some fruits and vegetables are so special they’re treated like rare seasonal gifts, including figs from trees grown from cuttings brought from Greece by Grow + Gather’s founder, George Gastis, passed down through generations of his family.—
Sara Rosenthal,
Denver Post,
27 May 2026
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His final Cup Series season would have been a true farewell tour — a last chance at his elusive Daytona 500, last visit to each racetrack as a Cup driver, gifts from each racetrack and tributes such as grandstands named in his honor.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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During the summer months, donations often decline while the need for food assistance remains high, making community support especially important, the news release stated.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
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The Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona, which serves five counties, saw its donations increase 17% in its recent food drive, according to Rodriguez.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
30 May 2026
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Wedding presents may be sent before a wedding, or up to a year after, but they should never be brought to the wedding itself.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
26 May 2026
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Each song excites with shifting drums and a playground of sonic textures, unwrapping each layer like presents for your ears.—
Kat Bein,
SPIN,
21 May 2026
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“Presentations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presentations. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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