keynoter

[ kee-noh-ter ]

noun

1. a person who delivers a keynote address.

Word History and Origins

Origin of keynoter¹

An Americanism dating back to 1925–30; keynote + -er ¹

Example Sentences

That led into a slickly produced video, as the traditional task of one keynoter — introducing the presidential candidate and making the case against the opponent — became a shared endeavor.

From New York Times

Gonzalez alone was charged with one felony charge for violation of conservation rules, as well as 334 misdemeanor counts for other violations, including the improperly marked buoys and possession of out-of-season hogfish, per a 2018 report from the Florida Keys Keynoter.

From Fox News

In a column for Forbes, tech analyst Carolina Milanesi explained that she was “far from pleased” when she heard that Trump was to be a CES keynoter.

From Fox News

Keynoter François Locoh-Donou, President, CEO and director of local tech firm F5 spoke of the critical need for managers to find ways to empower minority employees.

From Seattle Times

The Keynoter Publishing Company reports Bustamante was a passenger in a boat that crashed into mangroves in Islamorada.

From Washington Times

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