Keynote Synonyms

kē'nōt'

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leading
Having a position in the lead; foremost:
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basic idea
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basis
A pattern or schedule for proceeding:
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feature
A distinct or outstanding part, quality, or characteristic of something
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gist
The definition of gist is the main point.
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heart
A conventional shape or symbol used to represent the heart, love, or emotion: ♥ or sometimes <3.
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idea
A conception in the mind of something to be done; a plan for doing something, an intention. [from 17th c.]
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measure
The dimensions, quantity, or capacity of something as ascertained by comparison with a standard:
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standard
Something established for use as a rule or basis of comparison in measuring or judging capacity, quantity, content, extent, value, quality, etc.
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tone
(Music) A sound of distinct pitch, quality, and duration; a note.
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topic
A subdivision of a theme, thesis, or outline.
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tonic
A carbonated beverage flavored with a little quinine and served in a mixed drink with gin, vodka, etc.; quinine water
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main
(Nautical) Connected to or located near the mainmast:
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official
Sanctioned by the pharmacopoeia; appointed to be used in medicine; officinal
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opening
Initial or introductory
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ruling principle
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theme
(Music) A recurring melodic element in a composition, especially a melody forming the basis of a set of variations.
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Words Related to Keynote

criterion
A standard, rule, or test on which a judgment or decision can be based.
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important
Having relevant and crucial value.
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essence
The concentrated form of a plant or drug obtained through a distillation process.
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speaker
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plenary
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keynote speech
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invited
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principal
The definition of principal is the first or highest in importance.
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Keynote Sentence Examples

  • Its keynote is sovereignty.

  • Its keynote is to be found in the Protagorean " man is the measure."

  • The subordination of reason to a sense of superstitious fanaticism is the keynote of his character, and largely the explanation of his life.

  • Jevons arrived quite early in his career at the doctrines that constituted his most characteristic and original contributions to economics and logic. The theory of utility, which became the keynote of his general theory of political economy, was practically formulated in a letter written in 1860; and the germ of his logical principles of the substitution of similars may be found in the view which he propounded in another letter written in 1861, that "philosophy would be found to consist solely in pointing out the likeness of things."

  • The idea of re-birth was in the air; it was the very keynote of all the solemn initiations and mysteries - Mythraic, Orphic, Eleusinian - through which repentant pagans secured pardon and eternal bliss.

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