PRESENTATION Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

presentation

noun

ˌprē-ˌzen-ˈtā-shən

Definition of presentation

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 Plan for mini-storage facility presented Steve Hansen, the former Sacramento council member, acknowledged the obvious during a presentation during Thursday’s meeting on behalf of Tourbineau through his work with Lighthouse Public Affairs. — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Also on Sunday, ABC will air a special presentation of the 1980 comedy 9 to 5 followed by an encore of its news special. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2026 Tatehata’s presentation foregrounded Kusama’s pioneering position in a New York art world transitioning from Abstract Expressionism to Minimalism and Pop, while also introducing her more recent work. — Tessa Solomon For Artnews, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026 Michael Ciaglo / Getty Images The JCSO also confirmed that the deputy involved in the presentation escorted students following the shooting at the high school last year. — Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for presentation

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Noun

To be with people of different ages, races, and experiences is a gift.

— Gloria Steinem, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
Two summers ago, the internet received the gift of Raygun, an Australian breakdancer who kangaroo-hopped her way into the 2024 Paris Olympics.

— Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of gift

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Cao’s deeper subject here concerns the wagers people make on their futures and, by extension, the ways risk is deferred and abstracted in our gamified, appified, casino-like present.

— Pablo Larios, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026
Maxton Hall – The World Between Us fans are getting an early Christmas present with the third season of Prime Video’s YA hit launching on December 9.

— Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of present

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According to the organization, the donation is the largest private donation that Rozana USA has ever received.

— Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2026
In lieu of flowers, Parton’s family asks for donations to be made to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.

— Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Sep. 2026

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