orations

plural of oration
as in speeches
a usually formal discourse delivered to an audience the celebrated orations of Daniel Webster in unwavering support of the federal union

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Recent Examples of orations Afterward, the orations turned to internal divisions, particularly those related to slavery. — Barbara Spindel, Christian Science Monitor, 1 July 2026 The greatest of all Fourth of July orations was delivered in 1852, on the 76th anniversary of American independence, by Frederick Douglass in Rochester, New York. — David Frum, The Atlantic, 31 May 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 His orations of statistics, stories, and argumentative persuasion at colleges were energetic, frictious, and necessary to unshackle us from grievance and tribalism. — Alex Rosado, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
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speeches
Noun
  • Dinner included speeches by their two best friends and a special menu item inspired by their favorite salad at Cecci’s in New York.
    — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Mann, who has been living in Los Angeles since 1941, is accompanied on the journey by his daughter Erika (Sandra Hüller), who serves as his assistant, even editing his speeches.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2026

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“Orations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orations. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.

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