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Peroration (Noun)

(rhetoric) the concluding section of an oration; "he summarized his main points in his peroration".

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

The speaker saved the most emotive part of her argument for the peroration, bringing the audience to its feet with a stirring call to action.
In his peroration, the politician reminded listeners of the core principles that united the party and motivated its activists.
The lawyer's peroration was a masterclass in rhetorical skill, weaving together disparate threads of evidence to create a compelling narrative.
As the time for rebuttal approached, the debater focused on crafting a powerful peroration that would leave a lasting impression on the judges.
The professor's peroration on the importance of civic engagement inspired a new generation of students to become involved in their communities.

A flowery and highly rhetorical oration.

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

The politician's speech was filled with empty promises and clichéd phrases, culminating in a peroration that left the crowd underwhelmed.
As the lawyer's voice echoed through the courtroom, she launched into a fiery peroration that brought the jury to its feet.
The Sunday sermon always ended with a soaring peroration, complete with dramatic gestures and booming declarations of faith.
The keynote speaker's peroration was so over-the-top, with references to greatness and destiny, that it sounded like a parody of motivational speaking.
The professor's lectures often featured a lengthy peroration that meandered through tangential thoughts and rhetorical flourishes, testing students' patience.