Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of public speaking
The Leo full moon on the 12th encourages you to use your voice more boldly, whether that's through writing, teaching, public speaking, or social media.
—
Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Feb. 2025
Sager said Hunter could continue writing, venture into podcasting or some other public speaking effort, press on with his artistic ambitions or pursue another path.
—Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2024
For communication skills, think of your specific strengths – e.g., building relationships, working in a team, public speaking or presenting, listening, writing.
—Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Moody bested more than 30 other hometown girls in a pageant that judged them on interviews, public speaking, swimsuits and beauty.
—Dan Sullivan, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for public speaking 
Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Feb. 2025
Sager said Hunter could continue writing, venture into podcasting or some other public speaking effort, press on with his artistic ambitions or pursue another path.
—Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2024
For communication skills, think of your specific strengths – e.g., building relationships, working in a team, public speaking or presenting, listening, writing.
—Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Moody bested more than 30 other hometown girls in a pageant that judged them on interviews, public speaking, swimsuits and beauty.
—Dan Sullivan, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for public speaking
Recent Examples of Synonyms for public speaking
Noun
-
In her speech accepting the award, Grimes began by referencing a famous quote from Arthur C. Clarke in which the science fiction writer observes that advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.—
Simmone Shah,
TIME,
11 Feb. 2025
-
Among the Republican lawmakers who sat behind Mace during her speech to show their support were Reps. Lauren Boebert of Colorado and Anna Paulina Luna of Florida.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
World & Nation Profile : Le Pen: Dark Side of the French Soul : Crude, powerful and dangerous, the onetime barroom brawler with the mesmerizing oratory has built a career on hatred.—
Thomas Adamson,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Jan. 2025
-
Netanyahu has done little to aid Ukraine even in his oratory.—
Melik Kaylan,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Medvedev's comments, posted to Telegram on Saturday, suggested that Vance's rhetoric took European leaders by surprise and aligned with Russian criticisms of Western democracies.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
-
However, Baird’s Mayfield noted that traders will likely be kept on their toes in regards to trade policy, and will have to learn to live with the uncertainty around the president’s rhetoric on trade.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2025
Thesaurus Entries Near public speaking
Cite this Entry
“Public speaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/public%20speaking. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share