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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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These comments come after the U.S. conducted separate peace talks with Moscow and Kyiv in Saudi Arabia, which led to a partial ceasefire in the Black Sea and an agreement to halt strikes on energy infrastructure.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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There are also standards about the detention itself, including access to legal counsel, abuse prevention and language access.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2025
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Users will be able to create their AI Twin in a few minutes by taking a selfie and talking for a few minutes introducing themselves and an AI Twin of them is created that can talk, chat, and sound just like them and can talk in 32 languages.—
Elizabeth Stanton,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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In addition to taking part in the panel discussion, Hirata was also part of a program on Thursday called Befriend Your Butterflies, a lecture examining the concept of performance anxiety through the lens of psychology and musical performance.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2025
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Central Florida Stamp Club: Meetings include auctions and informative lectures.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 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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Just sign up for a free account with your email address to access the sale, which lasts until April 9.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Apr. 2025
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But politically speaking, Booker’s timing was fortuitous – on April 2, the same evening Booker wrapped up his address, liberals secured a crucial Wisconsin Supreme Court seat in a high-turnout election, when Judge Susan Crawford beat Judge Brad Schimel.—
Charlie Hunt,
The Conversation,
4 Apr. 2025
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But even the best-intending critics should hold their tongues while a larger effort unfolds.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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Reacher introduces himself in the man’s native tongue.—
Chris Klimek,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2025
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Just a few weeks ago Trump set a record for longest address to a joint session of Congress with a 100-minute oration — or as Booker calls it, a quick digression.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2019
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On Tuesday, March 4 at 8 p.m. the Jordan High School students will hold their declamation and oration contests.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 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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In the former Scandinavian territories, there are words that worked their way into the regional dialect.—
Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi,
Discover Magazine,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Speech.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speech. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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