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
Perhaps the exhortations of the Ukrainian and other European leaders had resonated.
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Tom Nagorski, Time, 16 Aug. 2025
On the other side of the classroom wall giggling erupted, which rendered my exhortations futile.
—Sally Ventura
june 23, Literary Hub, 23 June 2025
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet said Friday on the Telegram social network that his government would act preemptively to establish self-reliance in response to exhortations by Thai nationalists to cut off electricity and internet connectivity to Cambodia.
—Sopheng Cheang, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
During the show, there were many times Martin acted almost like a preacher in this church of Coldplay, a willing congregation welcoming his pleas and exhortations.
—Marco Della Cava, USA Today, 2 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for exhortation
Tom Nagorski, Time, 16 Aug. 2025
On the other side of the classroom wall giggling erupted, which rendered my exhortations futile.
—Sally Ventura
june 23, Literary Hub, 23 June 2025
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet said Friday on the Telegram social network that his government would act preemptively to establish self-reliance in response to exhortations by Thai nationalists to cut off electricity and internet connectivity to Cambodia.
—Sopheng Cheang, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
During the show, there were many times Martin acted almost like a preacher in this church of Coldplay, a willing congregation welcoming his pleas and exhortations.
—Marco Della Cava, USA Today, 2 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for exhortation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhortation
Noun
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Medicare and Medicaid plans are also required to cover vaccines based on ACIP recommendations.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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The authors provide not just frameworks but clear recommendations for using behavioral, emotional, and intention-based signals to guide strategy.—
Gary Drenik,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Have a suggestion for a future topic?—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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My hope is to behold something unexpected that might raise eyebrows or even provoke discomfort, offering visual suggestions that look beyond the comfortable horizon.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is pivotal in reducing the risk of wildfires during these hazardous conditions.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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After making a positive impact on Richie (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) in her season 2 debut, Chef Terry returned in the season 3 finale to deliver a moving speech about the importance of a restaurant being service to the customer — not the food itself.—
Carson Blackwelder,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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After the speeches on the Capitol steps, the crowd marched to 8th Street and then back toward the Capitol.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Exhortation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhortation. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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