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
Passages range from the creation of the world to bloody battles and apocalyptic destruction, from exhortations to love of God, neighbor and the needy to passages telling of Jesus’ life, death and resurrection.
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Peter Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Apr. 2026
But also as promised, the show was all about joy, optimism and self-belief, and if her monologues occasionally veered into self-care exhortations, that was perfectly on brand as well.
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Jem Aswad,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2026
Caminero’s sprint included several mid-stride hops and fist pumps and exhortations to the crowd.
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Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
Trump’s exhortations to the oil industry dovetail with a broader push to address cost-of-living concerns weighing heavily on Republicans’ bid to maintain control of Congress in November’s midterm elections.
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Bloomberg Wire,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Peter Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Apr. 2026
But also as promised, the show was all about joy, optimism and self-belief, and if her monologues occasionally veered into self-care exhortations, that was perfectly on brand as well.
—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2026
Caminero’s sprint included several mid-stride hops and fist pumps and exhortations to the crowd.
—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
Trump’s exhortations to the oil industry dovetail with a broader push to address cost-of-living concerns weighing heavily on Republicans’ bid to maintain control of Congress in November’s midterm elections.
—
Bloomberg Wire,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhortation
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To ensure safety during outdoor work, adhere to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)'s recommendations by incorporating regular rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.
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While in line with recent guidance from the Department of Energy, the recommendation drew the ire of a number of Republicans.
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Some of the suggestions include a ban on cryptocurrency mining data centers and requirements for noise barriers to reduce stress on nearby residents.
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That goal has been overshadowed by his suggestions that Washington might seize control of Greenland or that Canada could become America's 51st state.
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Topical hormone treatments like vaginal estrogen, from which the FDA recently removed a warning label, are becoming commonplace.
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This will be elevated to an extreme heat warning by Monday or Tuesday, and cooling centers will be opened.
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In a June 30 speech on the floor of the House of Representatives, the Republican lawmaker said he was hospitalized several months ago and diagnosed with depression.
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Steinbaugh argued the email was protected speech under the First Amendment and does not represent a legitimate threat.
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“Exhortation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhortation. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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