as in gift
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 presentation
An ancient Greek vase, a Dürer print, a sculpture by Jean Arp, and a Meiji-period hanging basket are given perfunctory presentations.
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Jed Perl,
The New York Review of Books,
4 July 2026
For centuries, cooks, artisans, and craftspeople flocked to the imperial city, where the royal court rewarded the most impressively elaborate techniques and presentation.
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Karen Yuan,
Vogue,
3 July 2026
With all eyes on Paris and the haute jewellery presentations next week, Messika is preparing to reveal a necklace featuring a notable blue diamond.
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Kate Matthams,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
After the presentations, the audience mingles with anyone who caught their attention.
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Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
2 July 2026
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Jed Perl,
The New York Review of Books,
4 July 2026
For centuries, cooks, artisans, and craftspeople flocked to the imperial city, where the royal court rewarded the most impressively elaborate techniques and presentation.
—
Karen Yuan,
Vogue,
3 July 2026
With all eyes on Paris and the haute jewellery presentations next week, Messika is preparing to reveal a necklace featuring a notable blue diamond.
—
Kate Matthams,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
After the presentations, the audience mingles with anyone who caught their attention.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for presentation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for presentation
Noun
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Your family was able to enjoy this gift of extended time together, right?
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Others request videos of late grandparents as gifts for their own parents.
Noun
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Your performance marketing lead presents ROAS, CPA and new customer acquisition.
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Olivia stops at an exhibit depicting two Minions, James and Henry (all the Minions are voiced by Coffin), and is perplexed when no one present appears to have heard of them, at least by name.
Noun
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In May, the Eagles Autism Foundation had another record-breaking year, raising more than $16 million through 40,000 donations and 6,832 participants.
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Much of Epstein’s cover letter for the role is devoted to growing FIU’s prestige and bringing in more donations to the school.
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“Presentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presentation. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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