as in lecturers
a person who makes usually formal public speeches
though a brilliant wordsmith, Thomas Jefferson was by his own admission an unskilled orator
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Recent Examples of orators
In the 19th century, the voices of Black leadership were the abolitionists and educators, orators, and clergy.
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Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for orators
Noun
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Music 101 featuring Michael Gerdes, director of orchestras at San Diego State University and guest lecturers.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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One of the worst offenders is the California Faculty Association (CFA), which represents over 29,000 professors, lecturers, librarians, counselors, and coaches across California State University (CSU), a statewide system.—
Mark Pinkert,
Oc Register,
23 Dec. 2025
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Several speakers said the restrictions put forward in the measure would put an unreasonable burden on service providers and facilities, who would be held liable if people seeking support are using or possessing drugs without their knowledge.—
Robin Opsahl,
Iowa Capital Dispatch,
13 Feb. 2026
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The report also accuses each campus of hosting speakers who condoned Hamas and called Israel illegitimate without any events that were pro-Israel.—
Lexi Lonas Cochran,
The Hill,
12 Feb. 2026
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“Orators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orators. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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