keynotes

noun

plural of keynote
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 When vision keynotes and customer stories promise an autonomous future, but lived experiences don’t match up, trust fades. — Chris Koehler, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026 The two-day program will feature more than 20 sessions, mixing keynotes, panels and master classes with practical sessions. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026 His keynotes help frame the emerging infrastructure of AI, while Nvidia invests across startups, partners and governments. — Bob Pearson, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026 The 2026 program of panels and keynotes will kick off with the traditional StepIn session, which will this year explore how power structures, politics, AI and data are reshaping independent cinema. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 2026 Her work has reached 100+ million learners through videos, courses, and keynotes at Harvard, MIT, Stanford, SXSW, and with teams at Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, Comcast, and more. — Big Think, 2 Aug. 2026 That dynamic helped give the summit its unfussy, collegial vibe—rather than a revolving door of proclamatory keynotes, speaking moments were intended to be conversational; the presenters and participants, peers. — Danielle McNally, InStyle, 17 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
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  1. hearts
  2. cores
  3. roots
  4. essences
  5. kernels
  6. points
Noun
  • Our hearts are with the families whose homes and livelihoods have been impacted.
    — Ava Berger, NPR, 24 Oct. 2026
  • There are also four black hearts hidden in the scarecrows, which can be used to blow up a player’s scarecrow avatar and block them from getting this mysterious power-up.
    — Alice Burton, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of hearts
Noun
  • For that, the Atlas 8 provides Arc B390 graphics with 12 Xe3 GPU cores, paired with 24GB of LPDDR5x RAM.
    — Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 27 Oct. 2026
  • That's a six-core CPU with two performance cores and four efficiency cores, paired with a five-core GPU that also supports ray tracing.
    — Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of cores
Noun
  • Erika, 16, is a third-generation Japanese-Brazilian who feels like an outsider in the country she was born in and wants nothing to do with her family’s roots.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The Cheesecake Factory The Cheesecake Factory's roots were in Beverly Hills, California, where David Overton opened the first restaurant in 1978 to showcase his mother Evelyn's cheesecakes.
    — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of roots
Noun
  • Essential oils, oleoresins, essences and distillates all qualify, as do protein hydrolysates and any product of roasting, heating or enzymolysis.
    — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Finish Skin Prep With a Toner or Essence After cleansing, a toning step can remove any leftover impurities from the pores and balance the skin’s pH level, while essences—which have a slightly thicker texture—tend to be more hydrating.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of essences
Noun
  • In their experiments, the team found silicon in the kernels before irradiation.
    — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The kernels also give you more control over how to prepare the popcorn.
    — Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of kernels
Noun
  • Angel Reese finished with seven points, 15 rebounds and five assists — a big difference from her two standout performances in the first two games of the series at Chase Center.
    — Janie McCauley, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
  • For the Wizards, nobody played better than power forward Anthony Davis, who notched a double-double with 10 rebounds and 29 points.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of points

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