acceptance speech

noun

: a speech given by someone receiving an award or prize

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In her acceptance speech, Cyrus referenced songs from her own catalog, old and new. Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2026 Jackson went on to deliver a full acceptance speech for the nonexistent honor. Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026 Your acceptance speech — and that run to the stage — has brought people so much joy. Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026 Both Zegler’s acceptance speech and performance can be found in the full Oliviers broadcast below. Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 13 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 26 Apr. 2026.

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