orisons

plural of orison
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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prayers
Noun
  • Aaron Sharpe, co-owner of Lucius Q, commented on a Facebook post from someone offering prayers for the husband and father of two.
    Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 13 Sep. 2025
  • The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform called for prayers and held a moment of silence for Kirk during a meeting.
    Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
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“Orisons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orisons. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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