as in presentation
informal
a fast utterance that someone has often said before and that is usually intended to persuade people to buy something, agree to something, etc.
I listened to the salesman's spiel but still refused to buy anything. He gave me a long spiel about the benefits of joining the club.
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Recent Examples of spiel
The menu at Lex Yard is a cornucopia of fruits and vegetables, the selection attuned to the seasons in a way that feels real, not just like empty words in a server spiel.
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Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2025
McCardell first heard Carnegie’s self-improvement spiel at a gathering of the Fashion Group, a trade association for women in the industry, and then signed up for courses at his Institute of Effective Speaking.
—Julia Turner, The Atlantic, 1 July 2025
The zany song-and-dance number will include a safety spiel from Joe the Legal Weasel.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 8 May 2025
The demand for sports is commensurate with its unmatched effectiveness as a delivery system for marketing spiels; as such, the segment outperforms the rest of TV’s programming mix, even when the macroeconomic situation is dicey.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2025
McCardell first heard Carnegie’s self-improvement spiel at a gathering of the Fashion Group, a trade association for women in the industry, and then signed up for courses at his Institute of Effective Speaking.
—Julia Turner, The Atlantic, 1 July 2025
The zany song-and-dance number will include a safety spiel from Joe the Legal Weasel.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 8 May 2025
The demand for sports is commensurate with its unmatched effectiveness as a delivery system for marketing spiels; as such, the segment outperforms the rest of TV’s programming mix, even when the macroeconomic situation is dicey.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spiel
Noun
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Following the presentations, local industry partners and the churches were encouraged to network and connect for the future phases of each project.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Oct. 2025
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For hosts aiming to create an authentic coffeehouse vibe, presentation matters.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Reagan’s speech is included in millions of administration records governed by the Presidential Record Act signed in 1981 by his predecessor, President Jimmy Carter.—
Bill Barrow,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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However, the ad selects and splices certain lines from the five-minute address rather than playing the remarks in the order they were delivered or reproducing the speech in its entirety.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The festival also aims to raise awareness about climate change through a lecture series and activist events.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Oct. 2025
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The Climate Café lecture series is a free public program designed to share cutting-edge science with the South Florida community.—
Diana Udel,
Miami Herald,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The best way to silence such talk is on the pitch.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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The records obtained by The Star, Kehoe’s internal calendar entries, did not reveal the substance of the governor’s recent talks.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Spiel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spiel. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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