acceptance speech

noun

: a speech given by someone receiving an award or prize

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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 Fund, established after her 2024 Best New Artist Grammy acceptance speech called attention to healthcare access and sustainable livelihoods for artists. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 9 Oct. 2026 In January 1999, Hastert broke with tradition by delivering his acceptance speech from the House floor and by allowing Minority Leader Dick Gephardt, a Missouri Democrat, to briefly preside over the day’s proceedings. — Michael Tarm, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026 In January 1999, Hastert broke with tradition by delivering his acceptance speech from the House floor and by allowing Minority Leader Dick Gephardt, a Missouri Democrat, to briefly preside over the day's proceedings. — ABC News, 5 Oct. 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 13 Oct. 2026.

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