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
But Turkish army units stand ready at the Syrian border, and Washington’s exhortations are unlikely to keep Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan from giving them the green light.
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Gonul Tol, Foreign Affairs, 9 Oct. 2019
Despite the exhortations, no model scored above 2% on the test.
—Byzack Savitsky, science.org, 3 Dec. 2024
The most notable exhortation came from House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), the New York Times first reported and sources confirmed to Axios.
—Andrew Solender, Axios, 1 Dec. 2024
The Biblical exhortation to welcome the stranger is the theme the rector, the Rev. José Espino, chose for this Lent.
—Luis Andres Henao, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2024
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Gonul Tol, Foreign Affairs, 9 Oct. 2019
Despite the exhortations, no model scored above 2% on the test.
—Byzack Savitsky, science.org, 3 Dec. 2024
The most notable exhortation came from House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), the New York Times first reported and sources confirmed to Axios.
—Andrew Solender, Axios, 1 Dec. 2024
The Biblical exhortation to welcome the stranger is the theme the rector, the Rev. José Espino, chose for this Lent.
—Luis Andres Henao, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhortation
Noun
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Trump – who often distanced himself from the Project 2025 plan during the campaign — has placed some of the project's authors into prominent staff roles in his administration and issued a bevy of executive actions that closely mirror its recommendations.—
Hansi Lo Wang,
NPR,
15 Feb. 2025
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Applying sophisticated machine learning to this data, College Journey provides highly personalized recommendations for best-fit schools, creates dynamic week-by-week action plans, and identifies optimal strategies for maximizing financial aid and merit scholarships.—
Jason Phillips,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
Noun
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So here are some suggestions for Johnson to consider.—
Dana Levenson,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2025
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Dermatologists share their thoughts on the trends and suggestions for creating a cleansing routine specific to your skin.—
Cathy Cassata,
Health,
25 Feb. 2025
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The warning about the security measures put in place were posted on the naval base’s Facebook page.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
26 Feb. 2025
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The State Department has issued a travel warning for U.S. citizens in Tamaulipas, citing high crime and kidnappings amid ongoing violence between drug cartels.—
Louis Casiano,
Fox News,
26 Feb. 2025
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In a floor speech later that day, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., the ranking member on the Foreign Relations committee, said Ukraine still has bipartisan support.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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The system processes natural speech and fields menu customizations.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Exhortation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhortation. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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