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

The existence of the acceptance speech was a surprise to the audience, as was the musical performance that followed. — Chris Willman, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026

Before the video of her acceptance speech was played, Emmylou Harris introduced the segment. — Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026

Laleh Marzban, who won Best Actress in Venice Film Festival’s Orizzonti sidebar, has become the subject of a harsh smear campaign by Islamic Republic state media over comments in her acceptance speech dedicating the prize to the women of Iran. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2026

Einbinder has been outspoken in her support for Palestinians in Gaza, including them in her acceptance speech at the 2025 Emmys. — Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Sep. 2026

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