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
Last year, Grammy-winning musician Brittany Howard closed the Summit with a keynote performance.
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Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 11 Sep. 2025
The keynote will be part of the ‘C Suite Conversations’ series presented in partnership with Variety on the opening afternoon of the market.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025
During the keynote, Apple demoed the feature on the new AirPods Pro 3, but didn't mention compatibility with earlier earbuds.
—PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2025
Apple announced a new naming scheme and design for iOS during the Worldwide Developers Conference keynote June 9.
—James Powel, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
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Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 11 Sep. 2025
The keynote will be part of the ‘C Suite Conversations’ series presented in partnership with Variety on the opening afternoon of the market.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025
During the keynote, Apple demoed the feature on the new AirPods Pro 3, but didn't mention compatibility with earlier earbuds.
—PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2025
Apple announced a new naming scheme and design for iOS during the Worldwide Developers Conference keynote June 9.
—James Powel, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for keynote
Noun
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As the sun was setting, hundreds of North Texans — many clad in black — gathered with candles and posters in their hands and solidarity in their hearts.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Sep. 2025
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But roughly 20-30% of people who are infected develop severe symptoms, including a range of heart issues—such as heart failure, irregular heartbeat, or even death—and digestive issues—such as an enlarged esophagus or colon, which could cause problems with eating or going to the bathroom.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Kirk mused about writing a book on the core tenets of MAGA.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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Here’s how the S&P 500 might react, based on the core monthly inflation, according to JPMorgan.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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Bobby Hart, who along with Tommy Boyce, penned and produced some of the Monkees’ greatest hits not only made a vital contribution to the popular success of the Monkees, but even more importantly to the essence, the very spirit of the entire venture.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
14 Sep. 2025
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The result is a collection that maintained the essence of IVY moda’s DNA while boldly stepping into new territory and appealing to a new generation of fashion fans.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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This Chardonnay is both a step forward and a nod to its roots, Myers says, as Chardonnay was one of the first grapes that founder Justin Baldwin planted in his vineyard.—
Jeanette Hurt,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The problem is that standing water in the soil deprives roots of oxygen.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
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Trolling crank baits along points and flats 15 feet deep over deeper water should still work.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Sep. 2025
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All perfumes pull a disappearing act at some point during the day, but Coty has figured out a way to make their fragrances less fleeting.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Or maybe comedy works best when there’s a kernel of truth to it.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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Get the recipe > Saveur’s editor at large Shane Mitchell shared these Southern-style pancakes, which get their subtle chew from fresh corn kernels.—
SAVEUR Editors,
Saveur,
4 Sep. 2025
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His gist is both elegant and internally consistent as well as wholly unique.—
Abraham Josephine Riesman,
Vulture,
28 July 2025
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There was still some vagueness around specifics, but the basic gist of the deal is that European imports to the U.S. will mostly be tariffed at 15 percent.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
28 July 2025
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“Keynote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keynote. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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