as in heart
the central part or aspect of something under consideration
the need for a greater sense of self-reliance is the keynote of his self-help message
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Recent Examples of keynote
In addition to the labs, the industry strand offered up a range of talks throughtout the three-day event, including keynotes investigating the use of copyright in the age of AI and an onstage conversation with exec producer Sam Lavender.
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Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2025
This year's event will celebrate the spirit of renewal in the travel industry and will feature panel discussions, celebrity keynotes, and networking moments, all exploring topics like solo travel, the ever-changing landscape of points and loyalty, expedition travel, and more.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 Mar. 2025
During their final keynote performance, Joe, Nick and Kevin treated fans to a slew of other special announcements — meaning much more for fans to get excited about for the band’s 20th year.
—Danielle Pascual, Billboard, 25 Mar. 2025
That would translate into nearly 400 fillers in Huang’s keynote.
—Carmine Gallo, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2025
This year's event will celebrate the spirit of renewal in the travel industry and will feature panel discussions, celebrity keynotes, and networking moments, all exploring topics like solo travel, the ever-changing landscape of points and loyalty, expedition travel, and more.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 Mar. 2025
During their final keynote performance, Joe, Nick and Kevin treated fans to a slew of other special announcements — meaning much more for fans to get excited about for the band’s 20th year.
—Danielle Pascual, Billboard, 25 Mar. 2025
That would translate into nearly 400 fillers in Huang’s keynote.
—Carmine Gallo, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for keynote
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He’s done so much for the organization, given his heart and soul to it and building a culture that’s respected.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2025
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Molly's close friendship with Nikki, portrayed by Jenny Slate, is at the emotional heart of the series.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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General manager Chris Drury has to make decisions involving his coach, his core and the players in supporting roles.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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Zero Waste Plant-Based Countertop Compost Bin $50 Zero Waste $49 $45 Wayfair Specs Made from biodegradable bamboo fiber, this lightweight one-gallon bin reads more like a Scandi bread box than something meant to house apple cores and onion skins.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
17 Apr. 2025
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Accompanied by sweeping string arrangements and powerful blaring horns, the song encapsulates the essence of modern mariachi while staying rooted in its timeless traditions.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
18 Apr. 2025
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Pretty much, Orji’s focus for the live format isn’t to recreate what’s been done before, but making the experience her own while staying true to the essence of the show.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Like many modern calamities, the roots of the Great Flood were firmly planted in history.—
Michael Peregrine,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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What developers would like in these scenarios is a way to find the root cause of security issues and be able to prioritize actions to remediate system health.—
Adrian Bridgwater,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Dennis Schröder, Caris LeVert, Larry Nance Jr. and Moe Wagner are among the other free agents who could make a difference in the right role, even though none possess superstar upside at this point in their respective careers.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Goodrich leads all scorers with 39 points in the 106-98 loss at Chicago. 1972 — Wilt Chamberlain plays his last pro basketball game.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Go whole hog on whole grains Hearty and versatile, whole grains — such as barley, brown rice, buckwheat, bulgur, corn, millet, oats, quinoa, rye and whole wheat — contain the entire grain kernel, including the bran, germ and endosperm.—
Andrea Kane,
CNN Money,
15 Apr. 2025
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As with most of his career as a conspiracist, RFK is tying together little kernels of truth into a false narrative and then framing it as just asking common-sense.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
12 Apr. 2025
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Again, the overall gist is that everyone expects this to be pretty competitive basketball between two good teams.—
Dan Woike,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
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The general gist of the new dolls is to celebrate two distinct industry roles—musical Artist and Tour Manager.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Keynote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keynote. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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