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
Despite the exhortations, no model scored above 2% on the test.
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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
The government adhered to these exhortations by directing state and private telecommunications firms to prohibit dealings with Chinese companies and banning Chinese telecommunication firms from the Indian market.
—Harsh V. Pant, Foreign Affairs, 14 Nov. 2024
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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
The government adhered to these exhortations by directing state and private telecommunications firms to prohibit dealings with Chinese companies and banning Chinese telecommunication firms from the Indian market.
—Harsh V. Pant, Foreign Affairs, 14 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhortation
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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
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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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Asking for advice instead of feedback gives you a better chance of getting some helpful suggestions, says Grant.—
Ashton Jackson,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2025
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Most acknowledge the tough spot the OP (original poster) was in while offering their own suggestions.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
10 Feb. 2025
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The warning was issued Thursday at 9:15 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 9:26 p.m.—
Kansas City Star Bot,
Kansas City Star,
14 Feb. 2025
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Life is harsh and death can come without warning, as evidenced by an early funeral for a great aunt who missed a major operation because the family still follows the lunar calendar.—
Jordan Mintzer,
The Hollywood Reporter,
14 Feb. 2025
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Among the Republican lawmakers who sat behind Mace during her speech to show their support were Reps. Lauren Boebert of Colorado and Anna Paulina Luna of Florida.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2025
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Just last week, Adams was back in the capital where Trump delivered a speech at the national prayer breakfast.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Exhortation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhortation. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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