oblations

noun

plural of oblation
as in libations

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  1. libations
  2. sacrifices
  3. offerings
Noun
  • 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 libations
Noun
  • At Johannesburg’s former Women’s Jail, now a museum, women speak of past sacrifices, linking them to today’s struggles.
    — Michelle Gumede, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The book suggests Brady's commitment to the game ultimately led to a loss in love, raising questions about the sacrifices made for greatness.
    — Darren Cooper, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of sacrifices
Noun
  • The 1984 Mortlach, one of the oldest Mortlach expressions ever bottled was among the stand out offerings in the 2025 Casks of Distinctions bottling.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Menu offerings include appetizers such as Dungeness crab cakes and lobster corn dogs, and entrées such as crispy chicken Milanese, honey miso glazed salmon and a signature Skywalker Ranch Wagyu burger.
    — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of offerings
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“Oblations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oblations. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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