keynote

The word “keynote” has 2 syllables: key-note

It's pronounced as /ˈkiˌnoʊt/

What is synonym and antonym for keynote?

In the thesaurus, “keynote” has 52 synonyms and 7 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for keynote along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for keynote

basic idea
basis
body
bottom line
center
centerpiece
central idea
content
core
cornerstone
course
criterion
crux
direction
drift
essence
gist
heart
hypothesis
idea
kernel
keystone
linchpin
mainspring
marrow
measure
meat
meat and potatoes
motive
net
nub
nubbin
nucleus
pith
pivot
point
principle
proposition
purport
root
source
spring
standard
subject
substance
sum
sum and substance
tenor
the long and short
the long and the short
theme
thesis

Antonyms for keynote

end
exterior
exteriority
outside
periphery
result
surface

Meanings of keynote

noun
1. The note on which a musical key is based; the tonic.
2. The main theme of a speech, a written work, or a conference.
3. A speech that sets the main theme of a conference or other gathering; a keynote speech or keynote address.
verb
1. To deliver a speech that sets the main theme of a conference or other gathering.

Example Sentences

The conference began with an inspiring keynote address from the guest speaker.
The keynote presentation highlighted the company's achievements and future plans.
Her passion for environmental conservation was evident in her keynote speech.
The professor's keynote lecture set the tone for the semester's course.
The CEO delivered a powerful keynote at the annual shareholders' meeting.

On this page you'll find 59 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to keynote, such as: basic idea, basis, body, bottom line, center, centerpiece, central idea.

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