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
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Many of the convention guests left after the keynote address.
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While the panels covered a range of issues, from maternal health to rights for people with disabilities, the current political situation was never far from anyone’s mind, although Lopez did try to bring some levity to the situation with his keynote address.
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Alex Cramer, HollywoodReporter, 25 July 2025
Program includes music performances, presentations and inspiring keynote address by Dr. Hasan Kwame Jeffries.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Rajamani has delivered keynote addresses at events including the United Nations International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 June 2025
Apple holds its annual Worldwide Developers Conference in Cupertino, California this week, opened by a keynote address Monday by CEO Tim Cook that many hope will have unveil an artificial intelligence strategy compelling enough to kickstart a new iPhone replacement cycle.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 8 June 2025
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Alex Cramer, HollywoodReporter, 25 July 2025
Program includes music performances, presentations and inspiring keynote address by Dr. Hasan Kwame Jeffries.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Rajamani has delivered keynote addresses at events including the United Nations International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 June 2025
Apple holds its annual Worldwide Developers Conference in Cupertino, California this week, opened by a keynote address Monday by CEO Tim Cook that many hope will have unveil an artificial intelligence strategy compelling enough to kickstart a new iPhone replacement cycle.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 8 June 2025
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“Keynote address.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keynote%20address. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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