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 On June 24, the second day of the conference, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore was the keynote speaker. Kevin Dayhoff, Baltimore Sun, 13 July 2024 The pair attended the political fundraiser and gala event as De Niro was its keynote speaker and honoree; the Rev. Al Sharpton presented the two-time Oscar winner with an award at the event, according to its website. Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 28 June 2024 The keynote speaker was Walter Bond, a former NBA player and co-founder of Peak Performers Huddle, an online training platform for business owners. Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 June 2024 As a dynamic keynote speaker, Denny hopes to offer guest lectures to universities to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and real-world application. Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 25 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for keynote speaker 

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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 Jul. 2024.

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