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 have a phrase we use to describe Samsung’s Keynotes: Samsung Weird.

From The Verge • Jan. 5, 2020

Keynotes have always had special guests and humorous asides, but today they seemed a little looser, a little more relaxed.

From Time • Jun. 2, 2014

Design for wrapper of "Keynotes" series, John Lane, 1896.

From Aubrey Beardsley by Ross, Robert