as in hearts
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 BytePlus session is one of several private convenings running alongside APOS 2026’s main program of keynotes, panels, and briefings, which continues through the week in Bali.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 June 2026
The event is Canada’s largest TV gathering, with today’s keynotes including CRTC’s Vicky Eatrides addressing plans to reform the country’s television tax break system and Netflix’s Jinny Howe delivering a keynote.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 June 2026
The day before, Computex Media Day is packed with keynotes, forums, and affiliated events.
—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
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 June 2026
The event is Canada’s largest TV gathering, with today’s keynotes including CRTC’s Vicky Eatrides addressing plans to reform the country’s television tax break system and Netflix’s Jinny Howe delivering a keynote.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 June 2026
The day before, Computex Media Day is packed with keynotes, forums, and affiliated events.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for keynotes
Noun
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Minimalistic nail art like tiny red hearts is the perfect addition to strawberry milk nails.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
15 June 2026
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Sign a peace treaty in the afternoon (don't ask me about the Xs and Os of it, that ain't my wheelhouse), and host a UFC fight that night with ring girl Chrissy Blair stealing hearts.—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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Close to 80% of entertainment move-in activity between 2019 and 2026 happened outside urban cores, and median venue size jumped nearly 50% over the same period — a reflection of how dominant the larger-format concepts have become in markets where both the space and the customer base exist.—
Naveen Jaggi,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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From the 1950s through the 1970s, computers stored data in ceramic rings called cores.—
Sadie Sartini Garner,
Pitchfork,
1 June 2026
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The 36-year-old entrepreneur from Stanford, Connecticut, moved to Mexico City last year to reconnect with the roots of his late grandparents.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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Heat and moisture accumulate around the leaves, stems, and roots of plants, and supplementing soil with acetate exacerbates the risk of microbial contamination.—
Derek Norman,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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In this process, neuroscientists assess the emotional benefits of natural essences using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI).—
Laia Farran Graves,
Forbes.com,
11 June 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
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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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Scape Park has exciting outdoor activities and points of interests to explore, such as zip lines, cenotes, and caverns, while El Dorado Water Park is the epitome of aquatic fun with more than 20 attractions, from high-speed slides to a relaxing wave pool, ideal for the whole family.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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But the start of the second half gave them a small glimmer of hope after the Knicks went on a 13-0 run and eventually cut the lead to 15 points heading into the final quarter.—
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 18 Jun. 2026.
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