presidential address
Leader's formal speech
A presidential address is a formal speech delivered by a president, typically to a nation or official body.
The term most often refers to major addresses like the State of the Union or inaugural speech: The presidential address will be broadcast live tonight.
In academic contexts, it may refer to a speech given by the president of an organization to its members.
- State of the UnionPresidential report to Congress
- keynote speechPrimary conference presentation
- oratoryFormal eloquent discourse
- my fellow AmericansCitizens addressed collectively
- bully pulpitProminent position for advocacy
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- broadcaststelecast, newscast, news broadcast, live broadcast, simulcast
- ceremonial speecheseulogy, wedding toast, ceremonial speech, acceptance speech, valedictory
- speechesspeech, historic speeches, lecture, soliloquy, monologue
- TV broadcastssimulcast, delayed broadcast, breaking news, live coverage, morning show
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small talk · casual conversation · gossip · idle chatter · press conference
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