as in speech
a usually formal discourse delivered to an audience
the celebrated orations of Daniel Webster in unwavering support of the federal union
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Before his assassination at age 39 on April 4, 1968, the Nobel Peace Prize laureate spent a decade giving fearless orations and profound insights that continue to inspire generations, all deserving attention and consideration.
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Lydia Price, People.com, 20 Jan. 2025
On last night’s CNN’s New Years Eve Live with Cohen and Anderson Cooper, Fiennes dropped by to plug his acclaimed new film Conclave, but, per an agreement with Cohen, provided a bit of oration by reciting the viral TikTok advice from beauty influencer Jools Lebron.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 1 Jan. 2025
The rest needed little exaggeration: the property had a massive stone that George Washington once gave spirited orations from; clusters of money were said to be buried in the backwoods.
—Nicolette Polek, Harper's Magazine, 2 July 2024
In the late 19th century, before the invention of cinema and radio, every piece of music, performance, oration—even a natural view like a rainbow—was a unique event.
—Todd Eckert, WIRED, 8 Dec. 2024
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Lydia Price, People.com, 20 Jan. 2025
On last night’s CNN’s New Years Eve Live with Cohen and Anderson Cooper, Fiennes dropped by to plug his acclaimed new film Conclave, but, per an agreement with Cohen, provided a bit of oration by reciting the viral TikTok advice from beauty influencer Jools Lebron.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 1 Jan. 2025
The rest needed little exaggeration: the property had a massive stone that George Washington once gave spirited orations from; clusters of money were said to be buried in the backwoods.
—Nicolette Polek, Harper's Magazine, 2 July 2024
In the late 19th century, before the invention of cinema and radio, every piece of music, performance, oration—even a natural view like a rainbow—was a unique event.
—Todd Eckert, WIRED, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Oration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oration. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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