as in recommendation
a statement that strongly urges someone to do or avoid doing something
Despite her parents' exhortations to spend responsibly, she blew most of her savings on an expensive sports car.
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Recent Examples of exhortation
Too often today this has not been the case, as calls for impeachment of judges for decisions the Executive disfavors and exhortations to disregard court orders sadly illustrate.
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Time Staff, Time, 18 Apr. 2025
Those kinds of exhortations for victory are undoubtedly going to get the team members into a mindset of sizable determination and resolve.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
This debate was reflected in questions from several cardinals, including Cardinal Raymond Burke of the United States, who, along with other prelates, sought clarifications on the exhortation's guidance for pastoral practice.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
Yet this was not an exhortation to double down on partisanship.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 24 Feb. 2025
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Time Staff, Time, 18 Apr. 2025
Those kinds of exhortations for victory are undoubtedly going to get the team members into a mindset of sizable determination and resolve.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
This debate was reflected in questions from several cardinals, including Cardinal Raymond Burke of the United States, who, along with other prelates, sought clarifications on the exhortation's guidance for pastoral practice.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
Yet this was not an exhortation to double down on partisanship.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 24 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for exhortation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhortation
Noun
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While testing button colors might bring quick wins, focus on high-impact areas such as onboarding flows, pricing models, recommendations or new features.—
Antara Dave,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Your doctor or staff at your gym may also be able to give you some recommendations for where to look.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Following President Trump’s suggestion that trade partners can avoid tariffs by increasing their purchases of U.S. energy, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed that investments from Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan in the flagship LNG project could form the basis of a deal with those countries.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Here are suggestions for staying safe during a thunderstorm: To minimize risk of being struck by lightning, when going outside, have a plan to get to a safer place.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 June 2025
Noun
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The orders were later reduced to warnings, and the last of the warnings was lifted about 8:30 p.m. Sunday.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 June 2025
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This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2025
Noun
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In his speech, Hegseth called out China's ambitions in Latin America, specifically attempts to increase influence over the Panama Canal.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2025
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is delivering a speech in Singapore.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
31 May 2025
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“Exhortation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhortation. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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