orison

noun

ˈȯr-ə-sən How to pronounce orison (audio)
Definition of orisonnext
as in prayer
an address to God or a deity a fervent orison asking for divine guidance in bringing about a peaceful solution to the grave international crisis

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Recent Examples of orison Kibandi discussed with us about the power of art in creating change and how photography can be a vehicle for culture expanding orisons for girls and women. — Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2025
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prayer
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  • Some cardinals would stop — more often for the prayer requests than the questions — but others would keep walking.
    — Scott Detrow, NPR, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The pilgrims were going to a prayer site in Nakuru County, west of the Kenyan capital of Nairobi, said Martin Kivuva, archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Mombasa.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
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“Orison.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orison. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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