Synonyms of oration

oration

noun

ə-ˈrā-shən 

as in speech

a usually formal discourse delivered to an audience

the celebrated orations of Daniel Webster in unwavering support of the federal union

Synonyms & Similar Words

• speech
• declamation
• peroration
• sermon
• lecture
• address
• harangue
• talk
• presentation
• monologue
• eulogy
• tribute
• diatribe
• panegyric
• tirade
• soliloquy
• rant
• homily
• salutatory
• keynote address
• spiel
• pitch

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of oration

And Edward Norton tried to see McKellen’s poetry and raise him an even more on-the-nose piece of oration. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026

Jackson said King was in no mood to speak the night of April 3, but found the energy to give what turned out to be his last oration. — Jim Williams, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026

Before his assassination at age 39 on April 4, 1968, the Nobel Peace Prize laureate spent a decade giving fearless orations and profound insights that continue to inspire generations, all deserving attention and consideration. — Lydia Price, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026

Though Garfield is attending the RNC reluctantly to give a speech in support of his friend, Congressman James Blaine (Bradley Whitford), for the presidency, his rousing oration inadvertently earns him the nomination. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025