keynote address

noun

1. a speech, as at a political convention, that presents important issues, principles, policies, etc.

Word History and Origins

Origin of keynote address¹

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

Bill Clinton, who dedicated the museum two decades ago, is giving the keynote address.

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This year the big keynote address came from Benny Gantz, chief of staff of the Israel Defense Forces.

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In 2008, then-Secretary of State Condeleezza Rice set the tone with a keynote address.

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In 1996, Bob Dole tapped a pro-choice congresswoman, Susan Molinari, to give the keynote address.

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A nearly unknown minority rising star is picked to deliver the keynote address at the Democratic convention.

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Related Words

• keynote
• keynote speech