acceptance speech

noun

: a speech given by someone receiving an award or prize

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The musician, who celebrated the 40th anniversary of Control earlier this year, delivered a powerful acceptance speech following her induction by Jimmy Jam, who along with Terry Lewisproduced Rhythm Nation. Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 9 May 2026 In February, Eilish made remarks during her 2026 Grammys acceptance speech that got a rise out of some viewers. Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026 In her acceptance speech, Hall recounted some of the accessories that have been special to her and her family through the years. Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 6 May 2026 Jisoo’s acceptance speech at Canneseries’ opening ceremony was repeatedly interrupted by fans yelling her name, hardly believing their luck to be in the same theater. Marta Balaga, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for acceptance speech

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“Acceptance speech.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acceptance%20speech. Accessed 15 May. 2026.

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