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
Evan Shapiro raised eyebrows, and provided laughs, during a keynote for an industry crowd in Lisbon on Monday at the first-ever StreamTV Europe conference.
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Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 13 Apr. 2026
Greg Peters, Co-CEO of Netflix, speaks at a keynote on the future of entertainment at Mobile World Congress 2023.
—Sarah Whitten,lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2026
Survivors share stories, stress urgency of remembrance This year's program departed from a traditional keynote format, instead featuring six Holocaust survivors, each offering personal reflections on why remembrance remains critical today.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
The former working royals will be taking part in a mix of private, business, and philanthropic engagements, with Harry due to give a keynote speech on April 15 for the InterEdge Psychosocial Safety Summit.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
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Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 13 Apr. 2026
Greg Peters, Co-CEO of Netflix, speaks at a keynote on the future of entertainment at Mobile World Congress 2023.
—Sarah Whitten,lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2026
Survivors share stories, stress urgency of remembrance This year's program departed from a traditional keynote format, instead featuring six Holocaust survivors, each offering personal reflections on why remembrance remains critical today.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
The former working royals will be taking part in a mix of private, business, and philanthropic engagements, with Harry due to give a keynote speech on April 15 for the InterEdge Psychosocial Safety Summit.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for keynote
Noun
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Many people take cod liver oil to support the health of their bones and joints, heart, and eyes.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
21 Apr. 2026
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Chase, meanwhile, gives Melissa a winning mix of exasperation and heart, making her emotional journey feel earned even amid the absurdity.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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At its core, the hospice benefit is simple.—
Tom Koutsoumpas,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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Focus on core power Gaines advocates for building a strong core through any movement, even during ordinary day-to-day activities.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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That is at the essence of why the Timberwolves are on the verge of knocking the Nuggets in the first round for the first time since 2022.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
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In essence, the aircraft gives the Chinese navy the capability to fight through defending space from a carrier.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Apr. 2026
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Punch drainage holes in the bottom to keep roots healthy, then hang them on a fence or mount them on a board for a compact, vertical herb garden.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
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Besides being more manageable logistically, this style calls back to Healy’s fine-dining roots — think of a chef curating an ever-changing tasting menu — and also just speaks to Healy’s own personal preference.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
23 Apr. 2026
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Brunson finished with 19 points on 18 shot attempts and turned the ball over six times to just three assists on the night.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
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Trump kept a straight face during Obama’s speech, and at one point even waved during the president’s remarks.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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Also known as wheat kernels, wheat berries are encased in husks zipped along the tops of stalks and removed in a process known as threshing.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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The kernels are so juicy and just burst in your mouth.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2026
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Audiences needn’t know the specifics of the film’s story — or the onslaught of cultural throwaway jokes — to get the narrative gist within the madness.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
13 Apr. 2026
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The show’s gist isn’t unlike the shows that have come before it: After a rotation of dates in a sleepaway-camp-esque setting, pairs will start to form.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Keynote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keynote. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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