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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 sermons
Kish won’t use magic during sermons.
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Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
This was evident in the themes of his sermons.
—Eyal Press, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Friday prayer leaders often deliver sermons aligned with government messaging.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Inside were sermons, political tracts, and educational booklets.
—Regina E. Mason, The Atlantic, 7 Mar. 2026
Reh delivers sermons in both English and Karenni, helping to make religious services more accessible.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 27 Feb. 2026
The Methodist pastor has gained a large online following, sharing clips of sermons that sometimes touch on politics.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2026
The story of Jesus Christ has inspired countless adaptations for stages, pages, sermons and screens big and small.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026
But Jackson often visited Central Florida, giving stem-winding sermons in Eatonville or Parramore focused on threats to voting rights and the dangers of gun violence.
—The Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2026
Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
This was evident in the themes of his sermons.
—Eyal Press, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Friday prayer leaders often deliver sermons aligned with government messaging.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Inside were sermons, political tracts, and educational booklets.
—Regina E. Mason, The Atlantic, 7 Mar. 2026
Reh delivers sermons in both English and Karenni, helping to make religious services more accessible.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 27 Feb. 2026
The Methodist pastor has gained a large online following, sharing clips of sermons that sometimes touch on politics.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2026
The story of Jesus Christ has inspired countless adaptations for stages, pages, sermons and screens big and small.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026
But Jackson often visited Central Florida, giving stem-winding sermons in Eatonville or Parramore focused on threats to voting rights and the dangers of gun violence.
—The Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sermons
Noun
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Because chimpanzees and bonobos are the closest genetic relatives to people, Mitani and Sandel think their findings offer lessons for humanity.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
9 Apr. 2026
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Learn to surf with lessons from McKevlin’s Surf Shop, or get up close and personal with the Morris Island Lighthouse via a kayak tour.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
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At the center, there is Springsteen, with a world-weariness in his speeches that is in no way mirrored in his performance level, which would feel spirited and energized for a man of half his 76 years.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2026
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Alito’s more recent willingness to telegraph his preferences has coincided with more gruffness and edgier assertions in his interviews and speeches.—
Peter S. Canellos,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2026
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No lectures, no homilies, no empty words.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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In his fiery homilies, the Monsignor seems to target one new congregation member per week, pushing for the victory of a walkout.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2019
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The countries are to hold talks this week on cementing the truce, which each hailed as an unalloyed victory.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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During the regular session budget talks stalemated largely on the overall size of the spending plan.—
News Service Of Florida,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Sermons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sermons. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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