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as in talks
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 tongues
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 speeches
That voice may start with a few blog posts or a newsletter, growing into research reports, keynote speeches, and articles that drive industry conversations.
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Rhea Wessel, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Reagan used the line in three Republican National Convention speeches and repeatedly on campaign trails.
—George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
Turns out, giving people space to think and ideate can do more for your company’s bottom line than motivational speeches and all-hands theatrics.
—Cynthia Pong, Jd, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Indeed, nearly all the night’s speeches carried a political charge.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
Lai, who was inaugurated in May, has settled for the status quo with China but has also vowed to resist Chinese pressure, prompting Beijing to launch major drills and military exercises after his key speeches this year.
—Brad Dress, The Hill, 5 Dec. 2024
So far the king's visit has included a church service, two speeches, the reception and a stop to lay wreaths at the Australian War Memorial.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
No one is making great speeches.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 21 Oct. 2024
Or, does your current role include delivering speeches in front of various audiences?
—John Hall, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Rhea Wessel, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Reagan used the line in three Republican National Convention speeches and repeatedly on campaign trails.
—George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
Turns out, giving people space to think and ideate can do more for your company’s bottom line than motivational speeches and all-hands theatrics.
—Cynthia Pong, Jd, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Indeed, nearly all the night’s speeches carried a political charge.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
Lai, who was inaugurated in May, has settled for the status quo with China but has also vowed to resist Chinese pressure, prompting Beijing to launch major drills and military exercises after his key speeches this year.
—Brad Dress, The Hill, 5 Dec. 2024
So far the king's visit has included a church service, two speeches, the reception and a stop to lay wreaths at the Australian War Memorial.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
No one is making great speeches.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 21 Oct. 2024
Or, does your current role include delivering speeches in front of various audiences?
—John Hall, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
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“Speeches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speeches. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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