keynote address
noun
: an address designed to present the issues of primary interest to an assembly (such as a political convention) and often to arouse unity and enthusiasm
called also keynote speech
Examples of keynote address in a Sentence
Many of the convention guests left after the keynote address.
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The announcement itself was issued shortly before Noem was set to deliver a keynote address at a Nashville police union conference.
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Dominik Dausch, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 5 Mar. 2026
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas economist Pia Orrenius delivered a keynote address on Texas’ long-term growth, followed later by a conversation with Texas Workforce Commission Chair Joe Esparza and Governor’s Office economic development official Terry Zrubek.
—Wilborn P. Nobles Iii, Dallas Morning News, 4 Mar. 2026
Executive visibility now cuts both ways Each social media post, keynote address, podcast appearance, and earnings call involving your CEO provides potential training data for attackers.
—James Richardson, Fortune, 3 Mar. 2026
While delivering a keynote address Tuesday at the mobile industry’s biggest annual gathering, Amon said 2026 will be the year of agents.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
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Dominik Dausch, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 5 Mar. 2026
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas economist Pia Orrenius delivered a keynote address on Texas’ long-term growth, followed later by a conversation with Texas Workforce Commission Chair Joe Esparza and Governor’s Office economic development official Terry Zrubek.
—Wilborn P. Nobles Iii, Dallas Morning News, 4 Mar. 2026
Executive visibility now cuts both ways Each social media post, keynote address, podcast appearance, and earnings call involving your CEO provides potential training data for attackers.
—James Richardson, Fortune, 3 Mar. 2026
While delivering a keynote address Tuesday at the mobile industry’s biggest annual gathering, Amon said 2026 will be the year of agents.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
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“Keynote address.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keynote%20address. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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