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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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 4 May. 2026.
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