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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The decision stops sweeping changes to childhood vaccine recommendations the federal government made in January, including no longer advising all children be vaccinated against the flu, rotavirus, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, some forms of meningitis and RSV.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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To ensure safety during outdoor work, adhere to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)'s recommendations by incorporating regular rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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If the above suggestion is adopted, the bad actors will not register.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Mar. 2026
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Another suggestion was requiring special sound-deadening balls, currently available, that lower the decibel levels considerably.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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By then, wind chills below freezing were expected to reach the Gulf Coast and the Florida Panhandle with warnings in effect across the Southeast and in part of Arkansas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Texas, forecasters warned.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Mar. 2026
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The warning is for Death Valley, Western Mojave Desert, Eastern Mojave Desert, Including the Mojave National Preserve, Morongo Basin and Cadiz Basin.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Republicans are instead taking over the floor with their own speeches, proceeding under regular order but operating outside the normal time limits that are customary when debating legislation.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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In their concession speeches Tuesday night, both Krishnamoorthi and Kelly acknowledged Pritzker’s influence on the outcome.—
Dan Petrella,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Exhortation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhortation. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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