keynote address

keynote address
noun
a speech setting forth the keynote
• Syn: ↑keynote speech
• Hypernyms: ↑oratory
• Part Meronyms: ↑keynote

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noun or keynote speech
: an address (as at a political convention) intended to present the issues of primary interest to the assembly but often concentrated upon arousing unity and enthusiasm

the keynote address … is a highly emotional performance — D.D.McKean

highlighting the convention's opening day is tonight's keynote speech — TV Guide

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a speech, as at a political convention, that presents important issues, principles, policies, etc. Also called keynote, keynote speech.
[1905-10]

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the main speech at a meeting or formal event, which is given by the keynote speaker
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Main entry: keynote

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keynote address or keynote speech,
a speech, usually at a political gathering, that presents the principal issues in which those present are interested.

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noun, pl ⋯ -dresses [count]
: the main speech given at a gathering (such as a political convention)

Many of the convention guests left after the keynote address.

— called also keynote speech

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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