sermonette
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of sermonette
Example Sentences
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Elise, a quasi-magical wise woman, will deliver the sermonette that will haunt and drive Mel through the season.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2024
But that’s why it’s a sermonette and not a sermon.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 29, 2021
In March 1969, Tom Smothers asked Mr. Steinberg to do another sermonette, although the network had banned the bit.
From New York Times ● Jan. 20, 2017
But the filmmakers don't fret over how long they take to get to that sermonette or how dull their movie is up to that point.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 22, 2012
The sermonette over, the organ played the opening bars of the Tenor's solo, and the choir stood up.
From The Heavenly Twins by Grand, Madame Sarah
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