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 7,500-person event combines traditional conference programming—keynotes, workshops, pitch sessions—with Bavaria's beer culture and Lederhosen.
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Melinda Elmborg, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Its parent company, Lenovo, is headlining one of the show’s evening keynotes for the first time, and Motorola mailed a teaser package to media that strongly hints at a book-style foldable.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 29 Dec. 2025
Beyond film premieres, festival registrants will once again gain access to conference keynotes, comedy showcases, exhibitions, and a full slate of networking events.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 5 Dec. 2025
Most, if not all, stay for the duration of the weeklong event, which features keynotes, panels, master classes, workshops and more against the majestic backdrop of the Alps in the northwestern Italian city.
—Terry Flores, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
Melinda Elmborg, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Its parent company, Lenovo, is headlining one of the show’s evening keynotes for the first time, and Motorola mailed a teaser package to media that strongly hints at a book-style foldable.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 29 Dec. 2025
Beyond film premieres, festival registrants will once again gain access to conference keynotes, comedy showcases, exhibitions, and a full slate of networking events.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 5 Dec. 2025
Most, if not all, stay for the duration of the weeklong event, which features keynotes, panels, master classes, workshops and more against the majestic backdrop of the Alps in the northwestern Italian city.
—Terry Flores, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for keynotes
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But Canadian superstar Connor McDavid, a three-time NHL MVP, broke America’s hearts in overtime, scoring a championship-clinching goal.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
26 Jan. 2026
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Our hearts were and are still broken.—
Hope Hunt,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Jan. 2026
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The new observations show that magnetic fields play a central role in launching and shaping the powerful winds streaming from Arp 220's twin cores.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Or congested living in its urban cores?—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
30 Jan. 2026
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Freed from some of the commercial pressures, creators are going back to their roots and getting weird, and perhaps building the foundation of the future of immersive content.—
Cortney Harding,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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John Rambo takes audiences back, years before the events of First Blood, diving deep into the roots and experiences that forged one of the big screen’s most enduring and complex characters.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
29 Jan. 2026
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Skin care leads the conversation, alongside a growing focus on niche fragrances, refined essences and wellness treatments.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
22 Dec. 2025
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And this year’s lineup is loaded with glow-boosting icons—from milky toners and hydrating essences to overnight masks that make your skin feel like a cloud.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
2 Dec. 2025
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Samantha Spidell attests there were some kernels of truth in his stories.—
Natalie Morales,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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An on-board grain feeder delivers the corn kernels into a delivery truck which drives it to a packaging center.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Arsenal’s lead at the top of the table has been whittled down to just four points.—
Graham Ruthven,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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In 30 games, Antetokounmpo is averaging 28 points and 10 rebounds.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Keynotes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keynotes. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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