oblation

noun

Definition of oblationnext
as in sacrifice

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  1. sacrifice
  2. offering
  3. propitiation
  4. libation
Noun
  • It’s taken a lot of sacrifice on many fronts to be my best self.
    Curtis Odom, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
  • The focus must remain on Officer Martinez, his loved ones, and the CPD as our city continues to honor his ultimate sacrifice and legacy of service.
    Mollie Markowitz, Fox News, 18 Nov. 2024
Definition of sacrifice
Noun
  • Its growth prospects and promising offerings have positioned it as a lucrative investment option in the digital currency landscape.
    Jon Stojan, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • With its offering of resort-minded ready-to-wear centered around cotton dresses with fluid silhouettes and clean lines starting at around $300, cozy knits, light cotton-denim and accessories, Merlette is well suited to Southern California’s temperate year-round climate, Cortbawi said.
    Ryma Chikhoune, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of offering
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
Definition of propitiation
Noun
  • The public is encouraged to visit these establishments to order these specialty libations.
    Michele Herrmann, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Indulge your love for food and libations with a diverse selection of cooking and wine pairing classes.
    Roger Sands, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Definition of libation
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