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
Who knows — this one might, in tiny increments, one acoustic guitar lick or exhortation to live fully at a time.
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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
Her voice was loud and hoarse, calling out comments or exhortations concerning the game.
—Rachel Cusk, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2025
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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
Her voice was loud and hoarse, calling out comments or exhortations concerning the game.
—Rachel Cusk, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhortation
Noun
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Westport Café, a neighborhood French spot serving until midnight, is a recommendation from the owners.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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This research informs recommendations that may be made during the fiscal session and may also inspire legislation in the next regular session.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There was an opportunity to write in needs not covered by the funding formula, and the most common suggestions were social workers (who can help families and students navigate difficulty or community resources), mental health workers, school safety, and dyslexia services.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Mar. 2026
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Wu said the cost escalations for the project have largely been due to community feedback, with suggestions from the public baked into the project.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Crash reported on southbound I-435 A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-435 between US-69/Exit 52 and 48th Street/Exit 54.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
2 Mar. 2026
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The other is his father, Colin Gray, who prosecutors argue allowed his son access to the firearm and ammunition despite receiving sufficient warnings of his danger to others.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Domestic criticism of the speech has been limited.—
Charlotte Reed,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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His positions are left, but his speeches are like butter melting on warm bread.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Exhortation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhortation. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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