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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But because Thompson showed no remorse and took no responsibility, the jury’s recommendation represented the best possible outcome, the spokesperson said.—
Monroe Trombly,
Louisville Courier Journal,
10 Feb. 2026
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Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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But there’s no suggestion that this move would help African producers to overcome the bottlenecks, such as poor energy infrastructure and high financing costs, that hold back attempts to add more value locally.—
Alexis Akwagyiram,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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The suggestion set the internet ablaze with speculation shortly after Bad Bunny made the gesture around the halftime show's midpoint.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Sixteen members of the media account for 80 percent of the MVP vote and submit their ballots near the two-minute warning in the fourth quarter.—
Alex Valdes,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Two inmates facing serious violent crime charges escaped from the Sumter County Jail late Sunday, prompting an urgent manhunt and warnings from law enforcement across southwest Georgia.—
CBS News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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LeVota was in attendance during Wednesday’s speech.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
11 Feb. 2026
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On the heels of accepting their Golden Globes, the duo won big at the Academy Awards, taking home Best Original Screenplay and delivering a memorable speech.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Exhortation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhortation. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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