as in gifts
something given to someone without expectation of a return
a presentation of much-needed money to the children's charity
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of presentations
Commissioners have heard presentations from county officials and deliberations will continue through Wednesday, June 17, according to Tripple’s presentation.
—
Idaho Statesman, 15 June 2026
Thinking back to Art Basel Qatar in February—that was a pretty deliberate departure from how the other fairs are structured, with the open layout, solo presentations, and a very strong central theme.
—Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 15 June 2026
The competition not only encourages kids to be creative, but to also push them out of their comfort zone with public speaking and presentations.
—Felicity Abbott, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Many meetings are quick and require simple presentations and decisions.
—Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
The ThinkBook 16 is Lenovo's larger-screen option for creative professionals who need the display real estate for presentations or graphs where the numbers go really high.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 12 June 2026
The fashion flock came out in full force Wednesday night to celebrate the 10 finalists for the 2026 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund, following their first designer presentations to the judges that morning.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
Policy discussions and investor presentations often run on utilitarian logic.
—Sankar Sen, The Conversation, 11 June 2026
The Zoo will offer special entertainment programming such as concerts, dance competitions, trampoline shows, parades featuring life-size animal puppets and acrobats and interactive presentations on animals from around the world.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2026
Idaho Statesman, 15 June 2026
Thinking back to Art Basel Qatar in February—that was a pretty deliberate departure from how the other fairs are structured, with the open layout, solo presentations, and a very strong central theme.
—Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 15 June 2026
The competition not only encourages kids to be creative, but to also push them out of their comfort zone with public speaking and presentations.
—Felicity Abbott, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Many meetings are quick and require simple presentations and decisions.
—Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
The ThinkBook 16 is Lenovo's larger-screen option for creative professionals who need the display real estate for presentations or graphs where the numbers go really high.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 12 June 2026
The fashion flock came out in full force Wednesday night to celebrate the 10 finalists for the 2026 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund, following their first designer presentations to the judges that morning.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
Policy discussions and investor presentations often run on utilitarian logic.
—Sankar Sen, The Conversation, 11 June 2026
The Zoo will offer special entertainment programming such as concerts, dance competitions, trampoline shows, parades featuring life-size animal puppets and acrobats and interactive presentations on animals from around the world.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for presentations
Noun
-
Foreign language programs and a portal that tracks foreign gifts to universities have gone to the State Department.—
Alia Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
-
Children do not necessarily equate love with volume of gifts, and many parents today are actively trying to reduce clutter, overstimulation, and consumerism.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
Noun
-
The family said donations will help cover costs associated with investigative genetic genealogy and other forensic techniques used to identify suspects in cases that have gone cold.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
-
The million-dollar-plus donations by local billionaire philanthropists, who are aging and may need medical treatment themselves, are aimed at improving cancer care, funding research to prevent and treat diseases, fueling major hospital expansions, and adding specialized pediatric care.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
Noun
-
Other photos showed the kids opening their presents and showing off their Christmas gifts, which included a Barbie for María and a Bluey toy for Ilaria.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
-
Harry wrote that along with Middleton thinking Markle had wanted her fashion contacts and friction over bridesmaids’ dresses at the Sussexes’ wedding, Middleton and William were also miffed that Markle and Harry hadn’t given them Easter presents.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Presentations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presentations. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
