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
Her goal was to paint a fuller picture, to chronicle the thefts and failures, debunk the marketing spiel, and underline the risks in the process.
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Joel Khalili, WIRED, 30 May 2023
Hahn seemed taken aback but gamely launched into her spiel.
—Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2024
The Republican National Committee immediately posted a clip of the coconut spiel to YouTube and X, where right-wing commenters said Harris sounded drunk and called her crazy.
—Neenma Ebeledike, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2024
The coach, now an ESPN analyst, not only made a good case in under a minute, but delivered his spiel with passion.
—Bob Raissman, New York Daily News, 22 Mar. 2024
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Joel Khalili, WIRED, 30 May 2023
Hahn seemed taken aback but gamely launched into her spiel.
—Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2024
The Republican National Committee immediately posted a clip of the coconut spiel to YouTube and X, where right-wing commenters said Harris sounded drunk and called her crazy.
—Neenma Ebeledike, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2024
The coach, now an ESPN analyst, not only made a good case in under a minute, but delivered his spiel with passion.
—Bob Raissman, New York Daily News, 22 Mar. 2024
See all Example Sentences for spiel
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spiel
Noun
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They were tasked with designing a final presentation that paid homage to Tiffany’s heritage and inventiveness.—
Emily Mercer,
WWD,
16 Jan. 2025
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Where to Watch Nintendo Switch 2 Direct Announcement Nintendo will livestream its Direct presentation on its official YouTube and Twitch channels.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
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In his speech, the president invoked familiar themes from the campaign trail, including immigration and the economy, and repeated his attacks on the Justice Department and federal government.—
Kathryn Watson,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2025
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Getty Images Trump reiterated his idea to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America during his speech.—
Dan Mangan,Kevin Breuninger,Spencer Kimball,Christina Wilkie,Annie Nova,Brian Evans,Alex Harring,Yun Li,
CNBC,
20 Jan. 2025
Noun
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New ways need to be developed for easily producing more compelling video lectures so more people can take part in flexible or hybrid learning.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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Participants can learn about police operations, practices and objectives through lectures, interactive discussions and hands-on demonstrations, a news release said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Jan. 2025
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Other potential investors who are engaged in the talks include Microsoft.—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
25 Jan. 2025
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At a science museum, zoo, or aquarium, there are typically scheduled talks, educational activities, and shows throughout the day.—
Linnea Bailey,
USA TODAY,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Spiel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spiel. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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