keynote speaker

noun

: one who delivers a keynote address

Examples of keynote speaker in a Sentence

Senator Williams was the keynote speaker at the convention.
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The keynote speaker at Wednesday’s ceremony will be Andrea Carroll-Franck, founder of Minnesota Aurora FC. Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 15 Apr. 2025 Howard University has announced that actor and literacy advocate LeVar Burton will serve as the keynote speaker for its 157th Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 10, 2025, on The Yard. Oumou Fofana, Essence, 13 Apr. 2025 These keynote speakers inspire a shift from passive titles to dynamic impact, showing how to rally teams, transform crises into opportunities, and lead lasting change across organizations and communities. Hilary Tetenbaum, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025 Dr Margie Warrell is a leadership coach, author and keynote speaker who is passionate about helping women lead boldly. Margie Warrell, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for keynote speaker

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of keynote speaker was in 1896

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“Keynote speaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keynote%20speaker. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.

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