keynote speaker

noun

: one who delivers a keynote address

Examples of keynote speaker in a Sentence

Senator Williams was the keynote speaker at the convention.
Recent Examples on the Web King, a Cal State University Los Angeles product, is still keynote speaker at the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism’s satellite ceremony. Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2024 Canales was a keynote speaker on Thursday at the NCAA/NFL Coaches Academy, which hosted more than 40 high school and college coaches in Charlotte this week. Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 22 Feb. 2024 What: This event features keynote speaker Adren Wilson, with Adrian Dunn and the Adrian Dunn Singers performing. Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 9 Jan. 2024 The keynote speaker is the Rev. Toby T. Philpart, senior pastor and teacher of the New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in West Palm Beach. Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2024 The result was more anemic than cohesive, however, in part because scheduled keynote speaker Robert F. Kennedy Jr. had pulled out following a February article from Mother Jones. Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 12 Mar. 2024 This year, the Old Bags Luncheon celebrated their 25th anniversary Silver Jubilee on Wednesday with keynote speaker Martha Stewart, with the Fashion and Philanthropy Award going to Dee Ocleppo Hilfiger. Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024 The four-day event, hosted at Callaway Gardens, had a packed agenda with time for networking, continuing education, breakout sessions, keynote speakers, and team building. Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2024 Alpha Fraternity is back for its 38th annual event with keynote speaker Dr. Gerald Jones. Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of keynote speaker was in 1896

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“Keynote speaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keynote%20speaker. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.

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