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keynote
has definitions from the field of music
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[ verb ] set the keynote of
Examples "Comfort keynotes this designer's Fall collection" Used in print (The Dallas Morning News,...)Design elements closely rooted to traditional forms but wearing a definite contemporary label keynote Drexel 's fall 1961 group , Composite . Dignity and comfort , in a contemporary manner , reflecting the best aspects of today 's design , with substance and maturity , keynote the Perennian collection from Heritage . Related terms |
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[ noun ] a fundamental or central idea
Used in print (Gibson Winter, The Suburban Captivity of the...)The keynotes of_this style are activism and emphasis on achievements in gaining self-esteem . Related terms |
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[ noun ] the principal theme in a speech or literary work
Used in print (The Dallas Morning News,...)Dewey_Lawrence , a Tyler lawyer representing the Texas_Bankers_Association , sounded the opposition keynote when he said it would force banks to violate their contractual obligations with depositors and undermine the confidence of bank customers . Related terms |
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[ verb ] give the keynote address to (an audience)
Used in print (Los Angeles Times...)State_Sen._Dick_Richards will keynote ; state and county committeemen , CDC directors and representatives , members of 16 area clubs , and `` all residents '' have been invited . Related terms |
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