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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 keynotes
The day before, Computex Media Day is packed with keynotes, forums, and affiliated events.
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John Burek, PC Magazine, 4 June 2026
In a day of keynotes across two stages, Anthropic executives let rip a firehose of technical details about how coders should best use AI to increase their productivity.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 22 May 2026
But while Jobs gave a handful of keynotes a year, today’s chief executives are expected to produce a near-constant stream of content or risk losing the attention of their audiences.
—Rachel Ventresca, Fortune, 6 May 2026
The program, which runs from May 31-June 7, gives students and young professionals a chance to travel to London and attend a variety of programming at the festival, including screenings, panels, keynotes, mentoring sessions, workshops, and parties.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 25 Mar. 2026
The cross-industry initiative will return May 26–27 for two days of keynotes, panels and networking focused on scaling next-generation fiber solutions and strengthening collaboration across the value chain.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 12 Mar. 2026
This includes everything from keynotes and features sessions to music performances and film premieres.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
Applications are now open for presenters for the annual full-day event, which includes keynotes, breakout sessions, a panel discussion and a safety exhibitors’ area, according to a release.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
The fair’s agenda was complemented by keynotes and panel discussions unpacking the global fashion trends, as well as fashion shows from brands including Alissa, Carmen, De White’s, Maxra Govanna and Puane.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 13 Feb. 2026
John Burek, PC Magazine, 4 June 2026
In a day of keynotes across two stages, Anthropic executives let rip a firehose of technical details about how coders should best use AI to increase their productivity.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 22 May 2026
But while Jobs gave a handful of keynotes a year, today’s chief executives are expected to produce a near-constant stream of content or risk losing the attention of their audiences.
—Rachel Ventresca, Fortune, 6 May 2026
The program, which runs from May 31-June 7, gives students and young professionals a chance to travel to London and attend a variety of programming at the festival, including screenings, panels, keynotes, mentoring sessions, workshops, and parties.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 25 Mar. 2026
The cross-industry initiative will return May 26–27 for two days of keynotes, panels and networking focused on scaling next-generation fiber solutions and strengthening collaboration across the value chain.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 12 Mar. 2026
This includes everything from keynotes and features sessions to music performances and film premieres.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
Applications are now open for presenters for the annual full-day event, which includes keynotes, breakout sessions, a panel discussion and a safety exhibitors’ area, according to a release.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
The fair’s agenda was complemented by keynotes and panel discussions unpacking the global fashion trends, as well as fashion shows from brands including Alissa, Carmen, De White’s, Maxra Govanna and Puane.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for keynotes
Noun
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La Familia members typically bang drums and sing their hearts out from opening to closing whistle but decided to stay quiet and brought no flags or instruments to the stadium.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2026
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Friendship inevitably blooms, and when Sidney leaves the scene (and Norton the series) at the end of Season 4, many hearts (including Geordie’s) are broken.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
Noun
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New luxury tax thresholds were introduced, imposing punitive roster-building restrictions on big spenders, scaring teams away from keeping their championship cores intact.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
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Additionally, their cores can (usually) be removed, allowing sealant to be injected through them into tubeless tires.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 June 2026
Noun
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The nonalcoholic Racine is designed entirely around roots—ginger, vetiver, turmeric, liquorice—while the Feuille cocktail focuses solely on leaves, blending mint, blue spirulina, blackcurrant bud, aloe vera, and patchouli.—
Lane Nieset,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Evergreen is again hosting this student-run fest with some celebrity shine on its headliner, and a bevy of performers that reinforce Colorado’s identity as a roots-music haven.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Like almost all modern iterations of music, the genre of Catalan rumba has evolved alongside streaming-era influences and the younger generations of musicians who have taken up its sonic essences and distilled them through their own lenses.—
Chris Barilla,
PEOPLE,
8 May 2026
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Many imitation almond extracts or essences rely on synthetic benzaldehyde for flavor, which can create saccharine notes that overpower delicate desserts like custards, sponges, or pastry creams.—
Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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One night in 1983, the two smothered Smith’s kitchen in corn kernels.—
Tanya Babbar,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 June 2026
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The manufacturing plant will focus on turning the raw material into tri-structural isotropic (TRISO) fuel kernels.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Goals, assists and midfielder bonus points all appear likely.—
Abdul Rehman,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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The previous largest comeback in Finals history came almost 20 years ago when the Boston Celtics came back from 24 points down against the Los Angeles Lakers.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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“Keynotes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keynotes. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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