as in heart
the central part or aspect of something under consideration
the need for a greater sense of self-reliance is the keynote of his self-help message
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Recent Examples of keynote
Her remarks, delivered during a keynote speech at the 20th anniversary gala for Emerge America, marked her most extensive public comments since leaving office.
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Melissa Noel, Essence, 2 May 2025
Sir Andrew Steer, a Professor of Practice at Georgetown University and London School of Economics, delivered a keynote, explaining that the climate movement desperately needs a better narrative, to center on humans, and to adopt a situation room mentality.
—Anna Broughel, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
The former vice president, who lost to Trump in the November election, will give her most extensive public remarks since leaving office during the keynote at the San Francisco gala, according to a person familiar with the program.
—Cnn.com, Mercury News, 28 Apr. 2025
Reshma Saujani, founder of Girls Who Code and CEO of Moms First, will deliver the keynote at the awards luncheon on April 30 in NYC, which are presented in partnership with Dotdash Meredith (People’s publisher).
—Jackie Fields, People.com, 27 Apr. 2025
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Melissa Noel, Essence, 2 May 2025
Sir Andrew Steer, a Professor of Practice at Georgetown University and London School of Economics, delivered a keynote, explaining that the climate movement desperately needs a better narrative, to center on humans, and to adopt a situation room mentality.
—Anna Broughel, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
The former vice president, who lost to Trump in the November election, will give her most extensive public remarks since leaving office during the keynote at the San Francisco gala, according to a person familiar with the program.
—Cnn.com, Mercury News, 28 Apr. 2025
Reshma Saujani, founder of Girls Who Code and CEO of Moms First, will deliver the keynote at the awards luncheon on April 30 in NYC, which are presented in partnership with Dotdash Meredith (People’s publisher).
—Jackie Fields, People.com, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for keynote
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But most importantly, Cuban wore his heart on his jacket sleeves for fellow entrepreneurs coming onto the show.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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When the call came that a donor heart was available, Robinson was hit with a wave of emotion.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
17 May 2025
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The Ultimate 2025 Horoscope Predictions for Each Zodiac Sign, According to a Celebrity Astrologer Aries (March 20-April 19) The week ahead is bringing a lot of attention to your core relationships, Aries.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
11 May 2025
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At the heart of Vida Caña are four core rums, each sourced from different rum-producing regions and chosen for their distinct profiles.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Each formula is powered by the nourishing properties of guava fruit essence and Kakadu plum extract—two superfruits rich in vitamins A and C, known to support scalp health, restore hydration, and help prevent breakage.—
Essence,
Essence,
13 May 2025
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La Pinta, the expedition yacht There is simply no better way to get to the heart of Galápagos’ true magic and essence than aboard a ship—and none is better equipped for that task than La Pinta.—
Duncan Madden,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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While turmeric is a root that is ground into a spice, curcumin is the main chemical compound responsible for its yellow-orange color and many of its health benefits.1 How to Use Turmeric for Weight Loss There's no exact prescription for how much turmeric to eat to lose weight.—
Jamie Johnson,
Verywell Health,
21 May 2025
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Ants will swarm plants that are infested with spider mites, cabbage loopers, root maggots, beetle grubs, scale, mealybugs, ticks, or other pests that ants feed on.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 May 2025
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That concentration creates a single point of supply risk and amplifies costs, transit times, and carbon footprints.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Titans at Browns, Week 14: At one point, Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders were considered quarterbacks 1A and 1B in the 2025 draft class.—
Jayna Bardahl,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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The remaining kernel is known as the groat, says Leslie Bonci, a sports dietitian for the Kansas City Chiefs and founder of Active Eating Advice.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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More than 36 years after the release of the 486 and 18 years after Intel stopped making them, leaders of the Linux kernel believe the project can improve itself by leaving i486 support behind.—
Kevin Purdy,
ArsTechnica,
9 May 2025
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Again, the overall gist is that everyone expects this to be pretty competitive basketball between two good teams.—
Dan Woike,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
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The general gist of the new dolls is to celebrate two distinct industry roles—musical Artist and Tour Manager.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Keynote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keynote. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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