as in lesson
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 sermon
In the weeks before the election, former President Barack Obama gave moral sermons and philosophical treatises on behalf of the Harris-Walz campaign, his speeches suggesting that politics still existed in a social atmosphere of contemplation and debate.
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Brady Brickner-Wood, The New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2025
Several faith leaders spoke out against Episcopal Washington Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde’s inaugural sermon that criticized President Donald Trump’s agenda.
—Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 22 Jan. 2025
In addition, McLaren will deliver the morning sermon at two churches on Sunday, Feb. 23.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025
Crystal Palace supporters especially will need few sermons.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
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Brady Brickner-Wood, The New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2025
Several faith leaders spoke out against Episcopal Washington Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde’s inaugural sermon that criticized President Donald Trump’s agenda.
—Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 22 Jan. 2025
In addition, McLaren will deliver the morning sermon at two churches on Sunday, Feb. 23.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025
Crystal Palace supporters especially will need few sermons.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sermon
Noun
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Yet, paradoxically, every one of us also recognizes that failure is part of the learning journey and that some of our best lessons come from failure.—
Nathan Furr,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Our communities deserve better than lessons from an institution that prioritizes power over justice.—
Danielle Bryant,
New York Daily News,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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West Wing creator Aaron Sorkin’s shows were known for the walk and talk, but Sheridan favors the stop and talk, where one of his squinty-eyed, seen-it-all stand-ins launches into a speech.—
Stephen Rodrick,
Rolling Stone,
9 Mar. 2025
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In Tuesday’s speech, Trump blamed the surge on his Democratic predecessor.—
Steve Peoples,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2025
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In his homily, the pope spoke of the significance of the ashes and the act of receiving them.—
Rachel Wolf,
Fox News,
5 Mar. 2025
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He’s recently complained of respiratory problems — with Vatican aides reading his homilies and speeches — and was diagnosed with bronchitis on Feb. 6.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
15 Feb. 2025
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Central Florida Stamp Club: Meetings include auctions and informative lectures.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2025
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More than 20% of OB-GYN residents reported receiving no menopause lectures during residency.—
Ashley May,
Axios,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Sermon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sermon. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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