requiescat

noun

Definition of requiescatnext
as in invocation

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  1. invocation
  2. thanksgiving
  3. grace
  4. collect
  5. litany
  6. prayer
Noun
  • The invocation came amid years of congressional investigations and hearings scrutinizing his handling of the pandemic.
    — John C. Besley, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Even the gentlest invocation will eventually become a Pavlovian trigger for early morning dread.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of invocation
Noun
  • 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
  • In fact, some Thanksgivings have seen multiple balloons go down in the parade.
    — Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025
Definition of thanksgiving
Noun
  • This shimmering, sonorous work, from one of our greatest living directors, moves through the peculiar landscapes of human interaction with certainty, eccentricity and grace, alighting on a generous if rueful conclusion.
    — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Cinematographer Kim Ji-yong’s camera never intrudes, lending grace and honesty to the character studies, while Jung Jae-il’s ravishing piano and string score heightens the emotions without becoming manipulative.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of grace
Noun
  • The issue arises when dust, pet dander, and other debris collect around the TV’s vents.
    — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Saturday, Eyes Off Saint Paul, a group of concerned citizens, gathered at Mattocks Park and worked to make sure residents understand what Flock cameras collect.
    — Ubah Ali, CBS News, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of collect
Noun
  • Cue a litany of tough guys (and wannabe tough guys) coming for their dough — especially a giant, flawless diamond, which repeatedly changes hands (and stomachs) over the course of the film.
    — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026
  • They will be announced at a grand gala called Top Shelf, unfolding over two days in San Francisco alongside a litany of exclusive tastings and master classes (tickets to the event are open to the public and start at $200 per person).
    — Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of litany
Noun
  • Before Buchanan turned his final prayer into a touchdown, Underwood was quite underwhelming (11 of 21, 123 yards, INT, lost fumble).
    — Manny Navarro, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Every September 11th, people assemble near Ground Zero for the tolling of a bell, the whispering of prayers, the offering of flowers, the waving of flags.
    — Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of prayer
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