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acceptance speech

noun

: a speech given by someone receiving an award or prize

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That same year, Chadwick gave a sweet shout-out to Simone in his acceptance speech at the NAACP Image Awards. Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 23 Nov. 2025 In his acceptance speech, Thomas reflected on growing up poor and Black in Philadelphia, finding escape and purpose in books. Clayton Davis, Variety, 17 Nov. 2025 The only person missing was music icon Dolly Parton, who didn't attend the ceremony and gave her acceptance speech remotely from Nashville. Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Nov. 2025 In his acceptance speech Szalay talked about the importance of risk-taking. Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2025 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 29 Nov. 2025.

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