presentations

noun

plural of presentation
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 Another new addition this year is AFM House, which will feature four days of conversations, presentations and live demos of emerging technologies. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026 Their presentations revealed a patchwork of efforts, with municipalities and organizations moving ahead while seeking clearer coordination and financial commitments. — Jane Horowitz, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026 The screw lock feature is also available on wide-gap hooks nowadays, which are used in a plethora of bass presentations from weedless rigging, to Texas rigging, to Carolina rigging. — Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026 Brokers no longer face a mandatory 12-hour wait period between educational seminars and sales presentations. — Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026 The bulk of Wednesday’s meeting is centered on remarks and presentations from Cornell’s leadership, according to the meeting agenda. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026 Repertory screenings on 35mm film, artist presentations at microcinemas, and other special programs continue to draw full audiences. — Sam Fleischner, IndieWire, 14 Oct. 2026 The materials include interview guides, technical presentations, and documents that could reveal discussions about Apple technologies or components. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026 The task force gave presentations to every department to involve the staff of 2,000 in the logic of Weiss’s proposition. — Hilarie M. Sheets, ARTnews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
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  1. gifts
  2. donations
  3. presents
Noun
  • Scroll on for gifts from these brands, plus rhode, Rare Beauty, BIODANCE, Bath & Body Works and so many more.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The gifts build on the museum’s existing holdings while creating connections with its library and garden.
    — Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of gifts
Noun
  • Nasser Barghouti, who is slightly leading Khan in large-dollar donations to American Priorities, simply stated that he is retired and residing in Dallas.
    — Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 14 Oct. 2026
  • This annual tradition provides live performances and holiday cheer while promoting donations to community food pantries.
    — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of donations
Noun
  • Selma also has pseudobulbar affect, a neurological condition secondary to her MS, which bears directly on how a medical episode presents to people who do not know her.
    — Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Growing up Gottlieb remembers Movado as a destination for her and her mother — for bat mitzvah presents, milestone birthdays and pieces of their own.
    — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
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“Presentations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presentations. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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