as in speeches
a usually formal discourse delivered to an audience
gave an eloquent peroration celebrating the nation's long tradition of religious tolerance and pluralism
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The first-ever woman — and the first-ever Black person — to win the Cinematography Oscar was also the deliverer of one of the night’s most iconic speeches.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
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Highlights include music, speeches and cultural exhibitions, fostering a connection with San Diego’s Native American history.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Perorations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perorations. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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