keynote address

noun

variants or keynote speech
Definition of keynote addressnext
as in lecture

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Recent Examples of keynote address The audience then enjoyed an inspiring keynote address highlighting the many ways Burrito Boyz has made a meaningful difference in the community. — News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 Kalshi traders, though, see low odds the chairman’s keynote address will touch on those matters at the annual Jackson Hole Symposium in Wyoming early Friday. — Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026 The program will include a keynote address by professional rock climber Tommy Caldwell. — Haley Parsley august 17, Sacbee.com, 18 Aug. 2026 The following essay is adapted from a keynote address given at the Association for the Study of Buffy+’s 11th Biennial Slayage Conference on July 10, 2026. — Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for keynote address
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  1. lecture
  2. tribute
  3. eulogy
  4. sermon
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  • One theoretical reason, Flanigan said, is that taking notes by hand creates a more meaningful and deeply processed record of information from a class lecture or meeting.
    — Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • There are two scenes in particular where Tucker is in the background as Joe digs into these guys in the hotel room and at the college lecture.
    — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of lecture
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  • But the love enduring at their center feels so profoundly misguided that even this extravagant tribute, arriving more than 150 years later, cannot entirely defend it.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026
  • There’s a tribute to Kieślowski’s Dekalog at the end of this movie.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of tribute
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  • Meredith decided to share her pregnancy news — and that Johnny would soon be a father of three, not two — in her eulogy at his and Matthew’s funeral.
    — Julie Mazziotta, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The new edition includes previously unseen archival photographs, a new introduction, a personal eulogy for late Smiths bassist Andy Rourke and a foreword from Oasis’ Noel Gallagher.
    — SPIN Staff, SPIN, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of eulogy
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  • The board brought in Pam Muise, a pastor who knew Miller as a child, to help preach some sermons.
    — CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2026
  • His Atlanta sermon comes as political campaigns and outside organizations ramp up voter outreach ahead of elections this fall.
    — Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of sermon

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“Keynote address.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keynote%20address. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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