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as in talk
a usually formal discourse delivered to an audience
the guest of honor gave a short speech in appreciation of the award
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as in language
the stock of words, pronunciation, and grammar used by a people as their basic means of communication
wanting to develop a writing system for his people, Sequoya created a system of 86 symbols representing all the syllables of Cherokee speech
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Recent Examples of speech
On Thursday, the new pope appeared on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica and delivered a short speech.
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Juliana Kim, NPR, 8 May 2025
There are no extraneous set pieces to keep the audience’s attention, no rousing speeches from world leaders, no context provided about why Ramadi was important to American interests during the Iraq War.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 7 May 2025
Photograph: Silence Speaks A future version that can translate speech, text, and sign language in any direction is a truly tantalizing prospect.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 7 May 2025
Ambassador Xie Feng in a speech noted the province’s longstanding ties to the U.S., such as work by the Dunhuang Academy with the Getty Conservation Institute to protect the area’s Mogao Caves.
—Russell Flannery, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
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Juliana Kim, NPR, 8 May 2025
There are no extraneous set pieces to keep the audience’s attention, no rousing speeches from world leaders, no context provided about why Ramadi was important to American interests during the Iraq War.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 7 May 2025
Photograph: Silence Speaks A future version that can translate speech, text, and sign language in any direction is a truly tantalizing prospect.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 7 May 2025
Ambassador Xie Feng in a speech noted the province’s longstanding ties to the U.S., such as work by the Dunhuang Academy with the Getty Conservation Institute to protect the area’s Mogao Caves.
—Russell Flannery, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for speech
Noun
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Initiate talks to extend Kempe The four-year, $22-million contract extension that Kempe signed in 2022 has been an unmitigated bargain.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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The humanitarian situation improved during the ceasefire, but in early March, Israel suspended aid completely, and talks to extend the ceasefire broke down.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
2 May 2025
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According to the federal government, California is home to the largest number of international students, and the most popular majors among international students are computer science, language, and business administration and management.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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In addition to sculpture and installation, Nkanga is also a poet; a role that deepens her intuitive, layered relationship to language and form.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
3 May 2025
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Instead of lectures on empathy, managers get to practice it in real time.—
Lisa Bodell,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Keep in Mind Johnson hosts art openings, lectures, and other special events, so check social media for updates.—
Rachel Monroe,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
29 Apr. 2025
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With pan dulce baking in the oven and music in the air, this bilingual song introduces little ones to the joy of cooking with loved ones, family traditions, and beginner Spanish vocabulary.—
Fiona Tapp,
Parents,
8 May 2025
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The worst insults in his vocabulary, however, remain G-rated.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
8 May 2025
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Letters may be up to 200 words and must be signed with your email address, city of residence and daytime phone number for verification.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2025
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Provide your email address, date of birth, physical address and phone number to verify your identity.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 May 2025
Noun
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How To Use Flower Essences Flower essences are usually taken as drops under the tongue or in a glass of water, 2–4 drops, four times a day.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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The final design is a masterclass in symbolism; from luxe red bottoms nodding to fashion culture, to a peach gold grill detail on the tongue, to a sock liner featuring Atlanta’s iconic zone map.—
Cortni Spearman,
Refinery29,
29 Apr. 2025
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The latter went on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert and orated about his marathon oration sesh last week in Congress.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
11 Apr. 2025
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In 1982, Fulbright’s alma mater (and my own), the University of Arkansas, held a ceremony renaming its College of Arts and Sciences after him, with an oration by the economist John Kenneth Galbraith.—
Charles King,
Foreign Affairs,
18 June 2021
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The versatility in dialects in these tracks—from Moroccan to Khaleeji Arabic—reflects his fluency, not just linguistically but musically, across several continents.—
Maha ElNabawi,
Billboard,
29 Apr. 2025
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The technology differentiated among different dialects in Lebanon to gauge public reaction, helping Israel to assess if there was public pressure for a counterstrike.—
Sheera Frenkel,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Speech.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speech. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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