acceptance speech

noun

: a speech given by someone receiving an award or prize

Examples of acceptance speech in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Cruise will be feted at a gala celebration at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Saturday, April 24, 2027, which will feature clips of his work, tributes from friends and collaborators and an acceptance speech by the 64-year-old himself. — Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2026

Taking the stage, McGraw offered an emotional, heartfelt and inspiring acceptance speech. — Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 19 Oct. 2026

High on mushrooms and his own unmoored ego, Lee’s not-quite-acceptance speech casts our protagonist as far from the heroic spotlight as anyone literally standing in one can get. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 14 Oct. 2026

The now 5-time MVP made some controversial comments regarding her upbringing during her acceptance speech of her latest award. — Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026

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