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 sermons and on social media, Berger has mentioned some of the topics he’s discussed with Johnson and other members of Congress.
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Joshua Kaplan, ProPublica, 28 Feb. 2025
One specific date must be the same for all the Muslim's roughly two-billion population: the Day of Arafah, when millions of pilgrims gather in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, to commemorate the final sermon of Prophet Muhammad.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
Leave it to Tom Rothman to tee up CinemaCon, ever the philosopher, with the ultimate sermon that waves the flag for moviegoing.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2025
Is it being used to amplify the sermon — or drown it out?
—Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2025
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Joshua Kaplan, ProPublica, 28 Feb. 2025
One specific date must be the same for all the Muslim's roughly two-billion population: the Day of Arafah, when millions of pilgrims gather in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, to commemorate the final sermon of Prophet Muhammad.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
Leave it to Tom Rothman to tee up CinemaCon, ever the philosopher, with the ultimate sermon that waves the flag for moviegoing.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2025
Is it being used to amplify the sermon — or drown it out?
—Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sermon
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The older activists provided a bit of tactical advice about dealing with a more powerful opponent—a lesson that Sheinbaum seems to have retained.—
Stephania Taladrid,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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The backstage, rather soundstage, melodrama was not so much an exposé of the town under the real estate sign but a review session of lessons already learned.—
Thomas Doherty,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Apr. 2025
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Young came out gripping his 1953 Gibson Les Paul, better known as Old Black, shortly after a fiery speech by Service Employees International Union President April Verrett.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
13 Apr. 2025
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At the grand opening that September, former Republican President George W. Bush, who had signed the bill authorizing federal funding for the museum, and Barack Obama, a Democrat and then the nation’s first Black president, delivered passionate speeches supporting the museum.—
Deborah Barfield Berry,
USA Today,
13 Apr. 2025
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Vance later posted on social media about the encounter, offering condolences and recalling the Pope's memorable homily during the COVID-19 pandemic, in which Francis had delivered a message of spiritual resilience from an empty St. Peter's Square.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Apr. 2025
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After homilies, Francis was always game to pose for selfies, especially with teens.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
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At one point during five days of questioning, Miller received a lecture from Richard T. Bretzing, who ran the FBI’s L.A. office and was a bishop in the Mormon Church.—
Christopher Goffard,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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With sample disasters like this one in mind, Fielder heads to the Aviation Technology Complex for a lecture that John Goglia is giving to students about his experience at the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Sermon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sermon. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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