keynote speaker

noun

: one who delivers a keynote address

Examples of keynote speaker in a Sentence

Senator Williams was the keynote speaker at the convention.
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Seven internationally renowned keynote speakers delivered presentations that ranged from theoretical neuroscience to practical AI applications. Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025 Unnecessarily apologies can undercut whatever statement comes next, and act as a placeholder for nervousness or fear of being judged, keynote speaker and CEO Lorraine K. Lee wrote for CNBC Make It in May. Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 24 July 2025 Among the keynote speakers: Quincy Jones, Nate Silver. Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 23 July 2025 Olympic track and field superstar Allyson Felix shares some words as the keynote speaker at Create & Cultivate Supper Club in Los Angeles. Escher Walcott, People.com, 21 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for keynote speaker

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of keynote speaker was in 1896

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“Keynote speaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keynote%20speaker. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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