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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for orisons
prayers
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Gathered before the photos of the deceased, a group of crash survivors offered prayers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Importantly, someone does not need to be fluent in the spoken language to participate, just as many Jews can recite prayers, lists and songs in Hebrew and Aramaic without necessarily being able to communicate in those languages.—
Bryan Kirschen,
The Conversation,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Orisons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orisons. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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