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as in talk
a usually formal discourse delivered to an audience
the guest of honor gave a short speech in appreciation of the award
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as in language
the stock of words, pronunciation, and grammar used by a people as their basic means of communication
wanting to develop a writing system for his people, Sequoya created a system of 86 symbols representing all the syllables of Cherokee speech
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Recent Examples of speech
Booker’s speech appears designed to reassure the party’s base that Democratic leaders are willing to fight.
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Nik Popli, Time, 2 Apr. 2025
Booker’s speech wasn’t just a test of endurance but a call to action.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 2 Apr. 2025
Senator Cory Booker's marathon Senate floor speech has just broken Ted Cruz's filibuster speech record.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
The decision shores up the understanding in most cases that casting choices can constitute speech and are therefore subject to some First Amendment protections.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2025
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Nik Popli, Time, 2 Apr. 2025
Booker’s speech wasn’t just a test of endurance but a call to action.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 2 Apr. 2025
Senator Cory Booker's marathon Senate floor speech has just broken Ted Cruz's filibuster speech record.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
The decision shores up the understanding in most cases that casting choices can constitute speech and are therefore subject to some First Amendment protections.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for speech
Noun
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Trump and Carney agreed that Dominic LeBlanc, Canada’s minister of international trade, and U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick will intensify talks to address the coming tariffs in the interim.—
Rob Gillies,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2025
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The Kremlin leader has been accused by Ukraine and European leaders of trying to prolong ceasefire talks without any serious intent of stopping fighting.—
Ronald Popeski,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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This ideological clash over language reflects broader political divisions.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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As a result of the talks, Sainz will not be reported to the stewards, meaning there will be no action taken against him over his language as there was against both Verstappen and Leclerc.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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The lecture will feature tribal representatives Stan Rodriguez, Priscilla Ortiz and Andrew Pittman, along with Nan Renner, senior director of strategic partnerships at Birch Aquarium.—
La Jolla Light,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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At these exhibitions, Colton would start with a brief lecture explaining the gas and its scientific properties, then invite volunteers from the audience to try it for themselves.—
Ella Jeffries,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 Apr. 2025
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Ann was ultimately presented with hundreds of sentences, all based on a limited vocabulary of 1,024 words.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
2 Apr. 2025
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Mastering language—with its nuanced vocabulary and conceptual frameworks—amplifies your ability to inspire teams and drive innovation.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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In light of other statements made in the address to the nation, this may be part of a broader policy aimed at undermining trans health and identity.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The plan to enlist members of the Brigade for the Security of Protected Areas was made public on Thursday in a national address by the head of Haiti’s ruling Transitional Presidential Council, Fritz Alphonse Jean.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2025
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Princess Charlotte sticking her tongue out during a royal engagement and sending Princess Kate into a fit of giggles went newly viral on TikTok.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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But more often than not, the sharp tongue and the sly eye roll serve a deeper purpose: survival.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
8 Apr. 2025
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Some Union soldiers attended the event, and two Union officers delivered orations, each focusing on the topic of reconciliation between the honorable foes.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Apr. 2025
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Booker’s speech was a wide-ranging protest One unusual element of Booker’s oration is that it was not focused on just one narrow issue.—
Charlie Hunt,
The Conversation,
4 Apr. 2025
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To prepare, Reid worked with a dialect coach and learned the specific physicality associated with Natalia's condition.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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The interview was conducted in a mixture of English and Low German, a dialect widely spoken within the Christian Mennonite community.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Speech.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speech. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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