acceptance speech

noun

: a speech given by someone receiving an award or prize

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Leo will receive the nonprofit's 38th Liberty Medal and deliver an acceptance speech virtually from the Vatican on Friday, the eve of the United States' 250th anniversary. Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 30 June 2026 Mary-Kate and Ashley made a surprise appearance at the ceremony and delivered an acceptance speech. Edward Segarra, USA Today, 29 June 2026 Ever wonder who gave the greatest Oscars acceptance speech ever? Adrienne Lafrance, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026 Shakira took the opportunity to shout out her sons again during her acceptance speech. Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for acceptance speech

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“Acceptance speech.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acceptance%20speech. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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