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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Simon is the founder & CEO of We First; author of New York Times & Wall Street Journal bestsellers, We First & Lead With We; and an inspiring keynote
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Simon Mainwaring, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Its chairman, Luis Fernández, will deliver one of the most awaited keynotes at this year’s Content Americas.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 20 Jan. 2025
Bastian announced another content collaboration during the keynote that may have been more directly relevant to the keynote’s locale: the sports-betting service DraftKings.
—Rob Pegoraro, PCMAG, 8 Jan. 2025
Thousands will descend on Washington Friday for the March for Life, with keynote speeches from a number of prominent Republicans.
—The Hill, 24 Jan. 2025
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Simon Mainwaring, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Its chairman, Luis Fernández, will deliver one of the most awaited keynotes at this year’s Content Americas.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 20 Jan. 2025
Bastian announced another content collaboration during the keynote that may have been more directly relevant to the keynote’s locale: the sports-betting service DraftKings.
—Rob Pegoraro, PCMAG, 8 Jan. 2025
Thousands will descend on Washington Friday for the March for Life, with keynote speeches from a number of prominent Republicans.
—The Hill, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for keynote
Noun
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During the execution, Sigmon will be strapped to a chair, hooded, and marked with a target over his heart.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
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As our hearts break for you, America, and every democracy now fighting for its life, millions of people have reached out to you in solemn solidarity.—
Sabrina Haake,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2025
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Stand up straight with your shoulders back, core engaged, and natural spinal alignment.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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Additional core features on both guitars include multiple connectivity options — wired, 2.4GHz wireless, and Bluetooth — and an eight-button navigation hub, an analog stick for menu navigation, and a Hall-effect whammy bar for enhanced durability.—
Matt Gardner,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Bob’s voice is so hard, and his essence is so hard.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
2 Mar. 2025
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In essence, the Israelis want phase one to continue – the exchange of hostages, alive and deceased, in return for the continued release of Palestinian prisoners and the flow of higher volumes of aid into Gaza.—
Ibrahim Dahman,
CNN,
1 Mar. 2025
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But these are temporary fixes that fail to address the root cause: a healthcare system that is failing to match the supply with demand.—
Renee Hsia,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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This allergy medication targets the root of the problem that causes red, scaly and itchy skin.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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While Sears, averaging 17.8 points per game, erupted for 35 points, the Tigers at times frustrated him by forcing turnovers and drawing three fouls.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2025
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Since then, Wolf is averaging 15.6 points and 10.6 rebounds during Michigan’s six-game winning streak.—
Austin Meek,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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As the exploit targets core Linux kernel USB drivers, the impact is not limited to a particular device or vendor and could affect a very wide range of devices.—
Dan Goodin,
Ars Technica,
28 Feb. 2025
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But that kernel of an idea saved Suits from becoming a forgettable case-of-the-week procedural.—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
23 Feb. 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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In some instances, the glasses got the correct gist across but failed to capture some nuances of what was being said to me.—
Victoria Song,
The Verge,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Keynote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keynote. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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