as in recommendation
a statement that strongly urges someone to do or avoid doing something
Despite her parents' exhortations to spend responsibly, she blew most of her savings on an expensive sports car.
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Recent Examples of exhortation
The exhortation from players and fans alike is directed toward Bubacarr Jallow, and encapsulates the unique, aggressive style the senior defender and midfielder exudes.
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Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
Who knows — this one might, in tiny increments, one acoustic guitar lick or exhortation to live fully at a time.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
However, the pavilion’s visitors rarely complied with this on-screen exhortation, leaving the nearby microphones unused.
—Joanna Warsza, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
Indeed, there were few exhortations from the roster of speakers at Kirk’s memorial to reduce the temperature in American politics or show more tolerance for all sides, right, left and center.
—David M. Drucker, Twin Cities, 23 Sep. 2025
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Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
Who knows — this one might, in tiny increments, one acoustic guitar lick or exhortation to live fully at a time.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
However, the pavilion’s visitors rarely complied with this on-screen exhortation, leaving the nearby microphones unused.
—Joanna Warsza, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
Indeed, there were few exhortations from the roster of speakers at Kirk’s memorial to reduce the temperature in American politics or show more tolerance for all sides, right, left and center.
—David M. Drucker, Twin Cities, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhortation
Noun
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While the advisory committee voted at its first meeting on July 29 to extend the boundaries to include all of Brownsville, Kilpatrick said the decision was a recommendation that must be approved by the Miami-Dade Board of Commissioners.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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Although the concierge is adept at making recommendations, don't be shy about hitting up the affable doormen for tips, as well.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Servers are warm and gracious, while bartenders like The Cove’s Mario will learn cocktail preferences in no time and offer suggestions based on mood and palate.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Have a suggestion for a future story?—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Strong winds are occurring but are not so strong as to warrant a High wind warning.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras had a warning for the Milwaukee Brewers after he was hit on the hand by a pitch Monday night from right-hander Brandon Woodruff.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The speech will also be streamed on the White House’s official website and its social media platforms, including the White House’s official YouTube and X accounts.—
Sam Stevenson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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Crude oil futures spiked more than 5% after the president's speech while stock futures slid, reversing a drop in oil prices and a stock market rally from earlier in the day amid hopes that the war might conclude soon.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Exhortation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhortation. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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