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: July 17, 2023
\HAH-muh-lee\ noun
What It Means
A homily is a usually short talk on a religious or moral topic. Homily may also refer to an inspirational catchphrase, or to a trite or stale remark.
// The calendar features serene photographs captioned by inspirational proverbs and homilies.
// We had to listen to another one of his homilies about the value of public service.
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