oblation

noun

Definition of oblationnext
as in sacrifice

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Recent Examples of oblation To forget or exceed herself takes the form of erotic dissolution and spiritual oblation. — Saidiya Hartman, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2023 If that bond pool does not have enough money to pay for reclamation, then the state has the legal oblation to come up with reclamation plans and find the funds to pay for reclamation, Pizarchik said. — James Bruggers, The Courier-Journal, 3 Mar. 2021 President Obama in 2015 rejected the permit as an oblation to the Paris Climate accords. — The Editorial Board, WSJ, 20 Jan. 2021 But with each rise also comes an eventual fade away — to make room for the next month’s oblation. — Gabe Bergado, Teen Vogue, 26 Aug. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oblation
  1. sacrifice
  2. offering
  3. propitiation
  4. libation
Noun
  • For Arsenal, the mission to create their best possible squad for depth and quality requires some upgrades in certain areas, and Berta won’t mind being ruthless if a sacrifice here leads to a new crowning there.
    — Kaya Kaynak, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The most common ritual practice is the giving of offerings to deities, although—in contrast to the ancient druids—the sacrifice of animals (or humans) is not practiced in modern Druidry.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of sacrifice
Noun
  • The company, which was founded in 2023, includes a $405 caftan among its UPF 50+ offerings.
    — Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Toyota’s offering is the oldest in the bunch, turning 30 this year.
    — James Raia, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of offering
Noun
  • Rulers couldn’t control the volume of water arriving from thousands of miles upstream but instead relied on a mixture of propitiation of the gods, informed predictions, and blind hope.
    — Vanessa Taylor, Big Think, 25 Sep. 2025
  • The coming propitiation looms large — an angel of mercy hovering over this melodrama, even at its most melodramatic.
    — Michael O'Sullivan, Washington Post, 11 July 2023
Definition of propitiation
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  • Visitors ages 21 and older can also enjoy libations from the donation bar.
    — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026
  • There isn’t a better place for libations and conversations after a day exploring California’s Central Coast.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
Definition of libation

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