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
The design delivers an exhortation: Remember, but move on; move on, but keep remembering.
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Justin Davidson, Curbed, 5 May 2025
Other video motifs include UFOs, idyllic green pastures, and vigorous exhortations to drink only the purest, rawest milk.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 30 Apr. 2025
Even worse is his exhortation that women have more children while cutting all available safety net programs that actually support those children.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2025
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.
—Time Staff, Time, 18 Apr. 2025
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Justin Davidson, Curbed, 5 May 2025
Other video motifs include UFOs, idyllic green pastures, and vigorous exhortations to drink only the purest, rawest milk.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 30 Apr. 2025
Even worse is his exhortation that women have more children while cutting all available safety net programs that actually support those children.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2025
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.
—Time Staff, Time, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhortation
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A week ago, the American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Physicians and American Public Health Association sued Kennedy over recent changes to federal COVID-19 vaccination recommendations.—
Andrew Montequin,
jsonline.com,
22 July 2025
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Disney+ Basic: $9.99 monthly Disney+ Premium: $15.99 monthly Add Extra Member: $6.99 per month (basic); $9.99 per month (premium) Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations.—
Alex Perry,
The Enquirer,
22 July 2025
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But in recent years, Hernandez said people have had difficulty following her suggestion.—
Jack Rodriquez-Vars
July 19,
Sacbee.com,
19 July 2025
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Khanna's Take on California Redistricting Battle Khanna also discussed Newsom's suggestion that California could redraw its congressional districts if Texas chooses to do so.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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Parts of Northern Kentucky are under a severe thunderstorm warning until 8:30 p.m. as well.—
David Ferrara,
The Enquirer,
21 July 2025
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Then, after the woman told them to give a little notice before coming over, the couple again arrived without any warning.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
20 July 2025
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Having more data about AAE will help to improve these speech recognition tools, which can often misinterpret AAE.—
Janice Gassam Asare,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Christopher Waller, a member of the Fed’s governing board, said in a speech in New York City that the economy is showing signs of weakening, with consumer spending slowing and job gains cooling.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
18 July 2025
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“Exhortation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhortation. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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