as in prayers
an address to God or a deity
a fervent orison asking for divine guidance in bringing about a peaceful solution to the grave international crisis
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Recent Examples of orisons
Kibandi discussed with us about the power of art in creating change and how photography can be a vehicle for culture expanding orisons for girls and women.
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Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2025
Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2025
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prayers
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In the letters that Wilson collected, there are countless appeals to God, prayers for help and understanding and prayers of thanksgiving for strength and mercy.—
Casey Cep,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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Leo then said that God doesn’t listen to the prayers of those who wage war.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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“Orisons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orisons. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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