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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Alito, who marks 20 years on the bench this year and recently turned 76, was supposed to give the keynote address at the March 20 event but did not make remarks.
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Katherine Faulders, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
Noguera, who serves as dean of the USC Rossier School of Education, will deliver the keynote address, with a musical performance from Allen Stone.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
Los Angeles Philharmonic Music and Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel will deliver the keynote address at USC’s 143rd commencement ceremony at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in May, university officials announced on Monday.
—City News Service, Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
Former Texas quarterback and 13-year NFL veteran Colt McCoy will deliver the keynote address at the University of Texas’ 143rd commencement ceremony, the school announced Friday.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
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Katherine Faulders, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
Noguera, who serves as dean of the USC Rossier School of Education, will deliver the keynote address, with a musical performance from Allen Stone.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
Los Angeles Philharmonic Music and Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel will deliver the keynote address at USC’s 143rd commencement ceremony at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in May, university officials announced on Monday.
—City News Service, Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
Former Texas quarterback and 13-year NFL veteran Colt McCoy will deliver the keynote address at the University of Texas’ 143rd commencement ceremony, the school announced Friday.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
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“Keynote address.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keynote%20address. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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