as in heart
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 keynote
Don’t miss exclusive keynote conversations and panel discussions with leading documentary filmmakers, journalists, and cultural trendsetters making an impact.
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Rolling Stone, 10 July 2025
Apple iPhone 17 Release Date Gurman only talks about the keynote, but when will the onsale date be?
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Graber's keynote session, according to the release, will discuss the future of social media.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 6 July 2025
Stephen Saji, from Zimbabwe, listens as former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger delivers keynote remarks to new citizens on Independence Day at Mount Vernon in Alexandria, Va., on Friday.
—Shahrzad Elghanayan, NBC news, 4 July 2025
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Rolling Stone, 10 July 2025
Apple iPhone 17 Release Date Gurman only talks about the keynote, but when will the onsale date be?
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Graber's keynote session, according to the release, will discuss the future of social media.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 6 July 2025
Stephen Saji, from Zimbabwe, listens as former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger delivers keynote remarks to new citizens on Independence Day at Mount Vernon in Alexandria, Va., on Friday.
—Shahrzad Elghanayan, NBC news, 4 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for keynote
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Coates was now entering a terminal stage: his heart and kidneys were failing, and fluid had to be drained from his belly several times a week.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
15 July 2025
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For fans of Arthur—or anyone craving an island retreat with history, heart, and serious creative pedigree—this storybook sanctuary might just be the perfect next chapter.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
15 July 2025
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We’d be better served, however, by understanding that at the core, both of these are fueled by and lead to dehumanization.—
Virgie Tovar,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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At the core of Notoire’s identity is Robbie’s fascination with cinema and sport.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
22 July 2025
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With continuation funds, asset managers in essence are using new investors’ money to pay off old ones.—
Hank Tucker,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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The miscommunication that Scorsese’s blurb refers to as the essence of our crise is the product of both political tragedy and B-movie sensationalism.—
Armond White,
National Review,
23 July 2025
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Fact: Healthy lawns should be watered deeply, but less often, to encourage root growth and drought tolerance.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
20 July 2025
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Without addressing root causes of violence, long-term solutions and improvements can never be realized.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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As Colorado leaders recently toured a half-way point on building a massive overpass wildlife crossing above Interstate 25, state police were warning drivers about the dangers of crashing into animals after two recent fatalities.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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An overview of the report included the following data points: Nearly 1,000 children per month received care across the 12 child care centers The centers operated with gaps between operating costs and revenue, forcing them to pay low wages to teachers.—
Rachel Wegner,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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Are these really the first kernels of the Justice League for you in the DCU?—
EW.com,
EW.com,
18 July 2025
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In its natural state, a whole kernel of wheat has three layers underneath the outer husk.—
Bryant Stamford,
The Courier-Journal,
17 July 2025
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Again, the overall gist is that everyone expects this to be pretty competitive basketball between two good teams.—
Dan Woike,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
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The general gist of the new dolls is to celebrate two distinct industry roles—musical Artist and Tour Manager.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Keynote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keynote. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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