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 cast for the presentations also includes Robyn Hurder, Mylinda Hull, Scarlett Strallen, Tam Mutu and Kevin Chamberlin, all returnees from the City Center Encores!
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Greg Evans, Deadline, 13 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
These tools support a wide range of tasks, from document creation and data analysis to presentations and communication.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2026
Here’s a guide to the biggest headlines that could come out of CinemaCon 2026 from the five remaining legacy studios hosting presentations — Sony, Warners, Universal, Paramount and Disney.
—Pamela McClintock, 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
Moreover, the traditional framework may not always identify more subtle presentations.
—Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
Venture capital meetings, accelerator demo days and even corporate board presentations often hinge on short, high-stakes interactions where impressions of the leader quickly become impressions of the venture.
—Paul Sanchez Ruiz, The Conversation, 6 Apr. 2026
Greg Evans, Deadline, 13 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
These tools support a wide range of tasks, from document creation and data analysis to presentations and communication.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2026
Here’s a guide to the biggest headlines that could come out of CinemaCon 2026 from the five remaining legacy studios hosting presentations — Sony, Warners, Universal, Paramount and Disney.
—Pamela McClintock, 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
Moreover, the traditional framework may not always identify more subtle presentations.
—Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
Venture capital meetings, accelerator demo days and even corporate board presentations often hinge on short, high-stakes interactions where impressions of the leader quickly become impressions of the venture.
—Paul Sanchez Ruiz, The Conversation, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for presentations
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Memorial gifts may be sent to the Clemson University Foundation, the Frank and Sarah Gentry Endowment, at 220 Mandarin Center Drive, Clemson, SC 29634.—
Chase Jordan
April 9,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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Other gifts included a traditional Bedouin tent and tables, cushions and carpets that Epstein later set up on his island.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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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
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Investitures are ceremonies in which a senior royal presents medals to people recognized for their significant contributions.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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The expiration of the WOTC at the end of 2025 presents a critical opportunity to reauthorize and modernize the program to better support employment outcomes for veterans and military families.—
Brooke Creek,
Boston Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Presentations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presentations. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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