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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Recent Examples of keynote
Reshma Saujani, founder of Girls Who Code and CEO of Moms First, will deliver the keynote at the awards luncheon on April 30 in NYC, which are presented in partnership with Dotdash Meredith (People’s publisher).
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Jackie Fields, People.com, 27 Apr. 2025
This cancellation follows the organizer's decision to alter the format of the keynote into a debate.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
As always, the summit will include the keynote presentation of the IMS Business Report, which breaks down trends, growth sectors and more in the dance industry and presents a valuation of the global business.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 21 Apr. 2025
After his keynote, Serafin explained to me that, up until now, the Qualtrics platform has been used to create powerful insights and diagnose problems, helping companies listen to their customers, understand what actions to take, and know which direction to go in the market.
—Adrian Swinscoe, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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Jackie Fields, People.com, 27 Apr. 2025
This cancellation follows the organizer's decision to alter the format of the keynote into a debate.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
As always, the summit will include the keynote presentation of the IMS Business Report, which breaks down trends, growth sectors and more in the dance industry and presents a valuation of the global business.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 21 Apr. 2025
After his keynote, Serafin explained to me that, up until now, the Qualtrics platform has been used to create powerful insights and diagnose problems, helping companies listen to their customers, understand what actions to take, and know which direction to go in the market.
—Adrian Swinscoe, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for keynote
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While my heart will forever yearn for an alternate reality where Bobby Nash is alive and well, my head knows that Peter Krause‘s beloved 9-1-1 character is indeed six feet under.—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
5 May 2025
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Nonetheless all reactions are enough to warm your heart and put a smile on your face.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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The Ultimate 2025 Horoscope Predictions for Each Zodiac Sign, According to a Celebrity Astrologer Aries (March 20-April 19) The week ahead is bringing a lot of attention to your core relationships, Aries.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
11 May 2025
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Following the faith’s core beliefs in nonviolence and justice, Quakers have demonstrated for the abolition of slavery, in favor of the suffrage movement, against both World Wars, and the U.S. roles in the wars in Vietnam and Afghanistan, said Ross Brubeck, 38, one of the Quaker march organizers.—
Luis Andres Henao,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2025
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Each formula is powered by the nourishing properties of guava fruit essence and Kakadu plum extract—two superfruits rich in vitamins A and C, known to support scalp health, restore hydration, and help prevent breakage.—
Essence,
Essence,
13 May 2025
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La Pinta, the expedition yacht There is simply no better way to get to the heart of Galápagos’ true magic and essence than aboard a ship—and none is better equipped for that task than La Pinta.—
Duncan Madden,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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But Bob Prevost is still an American and a lifelong White Sox fan, befitting his South Side roots.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2025
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When roots are a few inches long, pot the plant up in a container filled with potting medium.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
9 May 2025
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The Doctor rounds the corner with Ruby — still an active companion at this point, fresh off of meeting Maestro and the Beatles — and explains that the green goo is essentially vomit that identifies the future prey of a Shreek.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
3 May 2025
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Both boys were smiling, exhilarated, but I was fixated on their points of contact, especially where the naked groin of the Vanquished touched the Victor’s bare shoulder.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
3 May 2025
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More than 36 years after the release of the 486 and 18 years after Intel stopped making them, leaders of the Linux kernel believe the project can improve itself by leaving i486 support behind.—
Kevin Purdy,
ArsTechnica,
9 May 2025
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The remaining kernel is known as the groat, says Leslie Bonci, a sports dietitian for the Kansas City Chiefs and founder of Active Eating Advice.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Again, the overall gist is that everyone expects this to be pretty competitive basketball between two good teams.—
Dan Woike,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 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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“Keynote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keynote. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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