oblation

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Recent Examples of oblation To forget or exceed herself takes the form of erotic dissolution and spiritual oblation. Saidiya Hartman, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2023 His father also contributed to oblation research in 1988. Hannah Drown, cleveland, 25 Nov. 2021 If that bond pool does not have enough money to pay for reclamation, then the state has the legal oblation to come up with reclamation plans and find the funds to pay for reclamation, Pizarchik said. James Bruggers, The Courier-Journal, 3 Mar. 2021 President Obama in 2015 rejected the permit as an oblation to the Paris Climate accords. The Editorial Board, WSJ, 20 Jan. 2021 But with each rise also comes an eventual fade away — to make room for the next month’s oblation. Gabe Bergado, Teen Vogue, 26 Aug. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oblation
Noun
  • Their sacrifices and bravery were foundational to the nation’s independence, and acknowledging their stories ensures a more inclusive and accurate portrayal of American history.
    Will Minter, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2025
  • Their small sacrifices have given Weil a thundering fundraising lead: nearly $10 million and counting, to Fine’s roughly $1 million (various sources report different figures) more than half of which appears to be his own money.
    Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Doing so helps ensure there is a variety of offerings.
    Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2025
  • In recent years, the fan-favorite brand has expanded its horizons, adding office-ready trousers, cozy knitwear, and other non-athleisure styles to its offerings.
    Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The coming propitiation looms large — an angel of mercy hovering over this melodrama, even at its most melodramatic.
    Michael O'Sullivan, Washington Post, 11 July 2023
  • Slavery was upheld in our original Constitution, as a propitiation between Southern states—where the economy thrummed on the backs of human chattel—and the states that had either no use for slavery or were considering its abolition.
    Rich Logis, The New Republic, 19 Apr. 2023
Noun
  • The event features libations and delicious bites from local vendors and restaurants, live music, opportunity drawing and live auction.
    Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
  • For those who enjoy libations from goblets or glasses, the rowdy evening that ensues should sound familiar.
    Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025

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“Oblation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oblation. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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