as in hearts
the central part or aspect of something under consideration
the need for a greater sense of self-reliance is the keynote of his self-help message
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Recent Examples of keynotes
The following day will features panel discussions, keynotes and poetry readings, including a performance by artist and activist Samia Halaby and discussions with Clinton, DuVernay and Foster.
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Marc Malkin, Variety, 5 Feb. 2026
The 7,500-person event combines traditional conference programming—keynotes, workshops, pitch sessions—with Bavaria's beer culture and Lederhosen.
—Melinda Elmborg, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Its parent company, Lenovo, is headlining one of the show’s evening keynotes for the first time, and Motorola mailed a teaser package to media that strongly hints at a book-style foldable.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 29 Dec. 2025
Beyond film premieres, festival registrants will once again gain access to conference keynotes, comedy showcases, exhibitions, and a full slate of networking events.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 5 Dec. 2025
Marc Malkin, Variety, 5 Feb. 2026
The 7,500-person event combines traditional conference programming—keynotes, workshops, pitch sessions—with Bavaria's beer culture and Lederhosen.
—Melinda Elmborg, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Its parent company, Lenovo, is headlining one of the show’s evening keynotes for the first time, and Motorola mailed a teaser package to media that strongly hints at a book-style foldable.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 29 Dec. 2025
Beyond film premieres, festival registrants will once again gain access to conference keynotes, comedy showcases, exhibitions, and a full slate of networking events.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 5 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for keynotes
Noun
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Sometimes our hearts are broken.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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Caesar failed to anticipate that stakeholders make decisions based on more than rational arguments only and that establishing peace meant winning hearts as well as minds.—
Paul Vanderbroeck,
Big Think,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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When stars with around the same mass as the sun run out of hydrogen, the fuel necessary for nuclear fusion in their cores, their cores collapse and their outer layers swell out and are eventually lost.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Or congested living in its urban cores?—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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While neighboring vineyards resorted to grafting their vines onto pest-resistant American roots, DRC used various intensive strategies to keep its original European vines intact, at least until the 1940s.—
Pin Yen Tan 9 min ago,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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In 2017, McRae went back to her YouTube roots and uploaded a video of herself singing an original ballad.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The spa uses oils and essences from the hotel's medicinal garden, while the treatment rooms are set within the former convent's nuns' cells.—
Jenn Rice,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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Skin care leads the conversation, alongside a growing focus on niche fragrances, refined essences and wellness treatments.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
22 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Crispy, salty pancetta, two types of cheese, sweet corn kernels, and a parsley-panko bread crumb topping will have everyone coming back for another scoop.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Feb. 2026
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Stir, then cover and cook for another 5 to 7 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed and the kernels are tender.—
Riley Wofford,
Martha Stewart,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Royal scored 19 points and grabbed seven rebounds for Ohio State, and Mobley added 13.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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Lamberti also came through with 10 points for Oswego East.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Keynotes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keynotes. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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