sermonette

noun

Definition of sermonettenext
as in lecture

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  1. lecture
  2. speech
  3. sermon
  4. address
Noun
  • One theoretical reason, Flanigan said, is that taking notes by hand creates a more meaningful and deeply processed record of information from a class lecture or meeting.
    — Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • There are two scenes in particular where Tucker is in the background as Joe digs into these guys in the hotel room and at the college lecture.
    — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of lecture
Noun
  • The Supreme Court has set an extremely high bar for when the government can take adverse action because of speech about a public official or matters of public concern.
    — Terry Collins, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
  • A lot happened while Rohan and I were on vacation, but the one thing still on my mind — freshly cleansed by Hudson Valley air — is Kevin Warsh’s speech in Jackson Hole.
    — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of speech
Noun
  • The board brought in Pam Muise, a pastor who knew Miller as a child, to help preach some sermons.
    — CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2026
  • His Atlanta sermon comes as political campaigns and outside organizations ramp up voter outreach ahead of elections this fall.
    — Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of sermon
Noun
  • Along with the brilliant Sangare, the signing of El Hadji Malick Diouf at left-back addresses a problem area for them.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Hetzner Online reclaimed the address space 12 hours after the hijacking started by announcing the correct path.
    — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of address
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“Sermonette.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sermonette. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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