Synonyms of speeches

speeches

noun

plural of speech

1

as in lectures

a usually formal discourse delivered to an audience

the guest of honor gave a short speech in appreciation of the award

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lectures
• talks
• sermons
• orations
• addresses
• presentations
• declamations
• monologues
• perorations
• tributes
• harangues
• eulogies
• tirades
• diatribes
• rants
• panegyrics
• soliloquies
• homilies
• keynote addresses
• pitches
• spiels
• salutatories

2

as in languages

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• languages
• vocabularies
• tongues
• idioms
• dialects
• mother tongues
• terminologies
• lingos
• slangs
• vernaculars
• jargons
• idiolects
• colloquialisms
• patter
• argots
• cants
• localisms
• regionalisms
• shibboleths
• provincialisms
• patois
• neologisms
• colloquials
• vernacularisms
• coinages
• parlances
• slanguages
• pidgins
• acrolects
• modernisms

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of speeches

Through speeches, chants and signs, demonstrators drew a line between the struggles local facility employees face and those carried by farmworkers in the Philippines. — Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 9 July 2026

The difference in ideals from reality is captured in the speeches that Romanzy and then Laura in a last minute substitution for Mary make at Founder’s Day, describing the town. — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 9 July 2026

Through mandatory patriotic education campaigns, monks and nuns are required to study CCP ideology, Chinese law, and the speeches of Xi Jinping. — Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 July 2026

Several heads of state gave speeches, and most governments – including France, Japan, and India – sent an ambassador or cabinet minister. — Aaron Glantz, Christian Science Monitor, 9 July 2026

The event featured a candlelight vigil, singing and speeches from community leaders. — Tyler Quattrin, Twin Cities, 7 July 2026

The coach has become somewhat famous for his motivational speeches and catchphrases that showed how the South American was assimilating into the US spirit. — David Close, CNN Money, 7 July 2026

Attendees heard speeches, the American and Ukrainian national anthems, traditional Ukrainian music, and prayers. — Alula Alderson, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026

The unique vow arrangement saw both Swift and Kelce deliver 20-minute speeches celebrating their love and commitment to one another. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 6 July 2026