Thesaurus results for SERMON

sermon

noun

ˈsər-mən

Definition of sermon

as in lesson

a public speech usually by a member of the clergy for the purpose of giving moral guidance or uplift a sermon whose message was that we should love our neighbors as much as we love ourselves

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Recent Examples of sermon Not like brushing shoulders with Lil Baby and Lil Yachty is a musical death sentence (Veeze is still tearing it up), but for a rapper who specialized in free-flowing street sermons, that slight touch of formalism and structure depletes the vibe. — Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 29 July 2026 Of the manuscript's six sermons, two were previously unknown. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026 Giving Nora an interest in antiquity turns her into a fountain of solemn speeches, including a sermon on the various ancient Greek terms for different kinds of rage. — Alison Herman, Variety, 27 July 2026 Campaign signs are plastered across the district, town halls have been hosted, endorsements bestowed, Sunday sermons preached. — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for sermon

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sermon

Noun

All lessons and activities at the Turnverein have been canceled until further notice, the center said on its website.

— Christa Swanson, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
The Club taught Gen X and millennial kids how to feel ripped off — the ultimate punk lesson.

— Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of lesson

Noun

Clippable moments from his campaign speeches have repeatedly taken off on social media platforms and garnered millions of views.

— Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
Following his speech, council members struggled to restore order as some of Lang's supporters began shouting, and one was escorted out by police.

— DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of speech

Noun

Asking about being alone with a Haitian, for instance, prompted a quick lecture on resisting the forces of prejudice.

— Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 20 Aug. 2026
But Wolff says the food patterns children see at home tend to stick, which is why parents modeling nutritious choices can carry more weight than any lecture.

— Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026