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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The technology mimics the intelligence of a professional camera operator by offering a new Only-Me mode and Group-Tracking mode for consistent tracking of single or multiple subjects, making the technology suitable for worship services, keynote speakers and on-stage presentations. Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025 He was scheduled to be the keynote speaker on March 24 at an event hosted by the group in Naples, Florida. Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2025 Chris Clews, a keynote speaker and author of 'The Ultimate Essential Work & Life Lessons from '80s Pop Culture,' believes that many young people are envious of the Gen X childhood experience. Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025 The keynote speaker is Amy Forsythe, Marine Corps veteran, Navy Reservist, author and Cal State San Marcos alumna. San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Mar. 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 16 Apr. 2025.

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