oblations

noun

plural of oblation
as in libations

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  1. libations
  2. sacrifices
  3. offerings
Noun
  • Incense and the smell of libations (ceremonial liquids) added yet another sensory dimension.
    — Jacqueline Ortoleva, Scientific American, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Outdoor bars and pop-up tasting stands peppered the festival grounds, offering adult libations to the 21-and-over crowd dancing, moshing and rocking out all weekend.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of libations
Noun
  • Travis Roy Rogers plays Darrel Curtis, the eldest who has been forced to take on a parental role and is starting to resent all his unappreciated sacrifices.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
  • For Varjao, to come from another country and open this shop is her way of honoring the sacrifices her family made for her, while also setting up a future for her own children.
    — Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of sacrifices
Noun
  • According to manager Vic To, roughly 90% of the store’s inventory is devoted to Vietnamese products, with dedicated Japanese and Filipino sections and additional offerings from China, Thailand and elsewhere across Asia.
    — Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2026
  • So the company broadened its offerings years ago to include bar carts, cabinets and consoles.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of offerings
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