Thesaurus results for KEYNOTE

keynote

noun

ˈkē-ˌnōt

Definition of keynote

as in heart

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 keynote Separately, Screen Scotland is establish the Lynda Myles Debate as a keynote element of the August festivals from from next. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2026 But this year’s keynote will be about more than just new gadgets. — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026 The new iPhone 18 Pro will go on sale on the Friday in the week after the keynote. — David Phelan, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 Google will also reportedly hold a keynote to formally introduce the new brand and its intent, as well as the software platform, including the operating system. — Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for keynote

Recent Examples of Synonyms for keynote

Noun

The way the central couple navigates the twists, turns, roadblocks and unforced errors that entangle their budding relationship is the beating heart of these films.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
The approval was based on results from a trial that showed Mounjaro outperformed Trulicity in reducing the risk of major heart events.

— Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of heart

Noun

Earlier this year, a Supreme Court decision weakened a core provision of the Voting Rights Act, threatening Black political representation across the South.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
The Picture of Dorian Gray An enchanted portrait and a life of debauchery are at the core of this lavish literary horror by Oscar Wilde.

— Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of core

Noun

The essence has a high concentration of PDRN, which promotes cellular repair and collagen production, plus niacinamide and copper peptides to leave your skin firmer and smoother.

— Essence Wiley, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026
The concept art is meant to capture the essence of the project and is not intended to depict final details and design of the bridge.

— Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of essence

Noun

There certainly may be a kernel of truth to Musk’s professed safety concerns, but plowing through bollards that are explitly designed to protect pedestrians from rogue drivers isn’t helping his case.

— Frank Landymore, Futurism, 19 Aug. 2026
Transfer the warm kernels to a food processor, add the remaining butter, and process until smooth and thick.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of kernel

Noun

The privileged conversation, according to the city, provided gist for the LINXS lawsuit.

— Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
The overall gist is that people are increasingly buying and using humanoid robots in their homes and in the workplace, which turns out to be a plus but also has a sour underbelly involved too.

— Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026