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keynotes

NOUN

essence, theme

Synonyms

WEAK

basic idea basis center core cornerstone criterion crux gist heart idea kernel linchpin mainspring marrow measure motive nub pith principle root source spring standard substance

NOUN

theme

Synonyms

STRONG

basis center core cornerstone criterion crux essence gist heart idea kernel keystone linchpin mainspring marrow measure motive nub pith principle root source spring standard substance

WEAK

basic idea

Antonyms

STRONG

end exterior exteriority outside periphery result surface

Example Sentences

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"We design the keynotes so that the big reveal of the product happens around 40 minutes into the presentation," Forstall said.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

He plays a key role in the creation of company keynotes, which used to be live, but since the pandemic have been taped.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 25, 2025

The adjacent Content Summit takes a diverse approach to the current state of the industry with workshops, keynotes, and networking events.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 22, 2023

Every one of my keynotes talks about that in the first paragraph.

From Washington Post • Dec. 20, 2021

From campus visits to conference keynotes, I was getting invitations from all across the United States.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad