hortative

Definition of hortativenext

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Adjective
  • More tech —Trump taps Zuck and Jensen—but snubs Elon and Sam Altman, for tech advisory council.
    Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Elliman Yachts, which debuted today in the midst of the Palm Beach International Boat Show, will offer yacht acquisition advisory and brokerage services, as well as bespoke yacht charters globally through a strategic partnership with Royal Yacht International.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • The foreign ministers of Qatar, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates issued the joint statement after a consultative meeting in Riyadh.
    Ashley Carnahan, FOXNews.com, 19 Mar. 2026
  • Saudi Arabia is expected to host a consultative meeting of foreign ministers from a number of Arab and Muslim countries in Riyadh on Wednesday to discuss the ongoing conflict in the region.
    Anniek Bao, CNBC, 18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • It is widely viewed as a cautionary tale against patriarchy.
    Alex Gladden, Oklahoman, 28 Mar. 2026
  • For anyone who has ever stared at a mysterious door, hatch, or panel in their home and wondered what was on the other side, Bareilles’ video serves as both entertainment and a cautionary tale.
    Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • And while the formal rules on travel have relaxed, the admonitory official language is unchanged.
    John Liu, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2023
  • Satire has always had an admonitory function, and besides, some people are so obnoxious that a writer has to slow-walk the reader through their awfulness.
    Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 11 May 2022
Adjective
  • Engaging in physical activity may temporarily suppress tics and lessen the premonitory urge.
    Mill Etienne, Forbes.com, 28 Feb. 2026
  • Many people feel an unpleasant building sensation before a tic, called a premonitory urge, describing it like an itch that needs to be scratched.
    Rena Zito, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • McKinsey could also slash as many as 2,000 non-consulting staff in one of its biggest round of layoffs ever, Bloomberg reported last month, citing unnamed sources close to the matter.
    Anna Cooban, CNN, 23 Mar. 2023
  • In an email to AL.com, Jones said Alabama Writers’ Forum will have a consulting role with the initiative, including assisting with publicity and sharing contacts across the state to help promote events or connect delegates with partners.
    Shauna Stuart | sstuart@al.com, al, 3 Oct. 2022
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“Hortative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hortative. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.

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