How to Use acceptance speech in a Sentence

acceptance speech

noun
  • Read more about her acceptance speech.
    — Stacy Lambe, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Your acceptance speech — and that run to the stage — has brought people so much joy.
    — Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Cher gave her three-sentence acceptance speech via video.
    — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
  • The freshman made sure to thank his parents as part of his acceptance speech.
    — Tony Garcia, Detroit Free Press, 7 Apr. 2023
  • Streep ended her acceptance speech with a quote from her late mother.
    — Brian Anthony Hernandez, Peoplemag, 18 May 2024
  • Franklin called for more unity among the Black church in his acceptance speech.
    — Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
  • In her acceptance speech, Poehler took a moment to give her beau a sweet shoutout.
    — Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Arkapaw said in her acceptance speech.
    — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Tell me about his acceptance speech, Melissa.
    — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
  • Kevin shouted out his wife and daughters during his acceptance speech, and all three of them were by his side.
    — Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 1 June 2023
  • The 27-year-old star hinted at new music in her acceptance speech.
    — Briannah Rivera, Seventeen, 6 Mar. 2023
  • The announcement and the acceptance speech took more of the break, with a minute left at the end for people.
    — Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 11 Jan. 2026
  • Smart poked fun at her winning streak in a 2024 acceptance speech.
    — Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
  • This image was taken early in the acceptance speech and mirrored the feel of the room.
    — Visual Editors, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Leo famously said the f-word during her acceptance speech.
    — Jack Dunn, Variety, 18 Jan. 2026
  • Taylor also discussed her acceptance speech, which was one of the top moments of the night.
    — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 15 Jan. 2026
  • The two discuss the highlight of her career, as well as her legendary acceptance speech.
    — Shelby Stewart, Essence, 21 Feb. 2024
  • His moving acceptance speech included a brief nod to his partner and son.
    — Ariana Quihuiz, Peoplemag, 28 Oct. 2023
  • In her acceptance speech, Curtis spoke about actors as members of her tribe.
    — Tyler Coates, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Feb. 2023
  • Ahead of his acceptance speech, a slew of artists took the stage to pay tribute to the 57-year-old's career.
    — Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 June 2025
  • In their acceptance speech, the filmmakers pleaded for an end to the conflict.
    — Matt Bradley, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2025
  • His acceptance speech went on to become as celebrated as the body of writing that won him the award.
    — Jerry Weissman, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
  • There may never have been an awards acceptance speech like Jodie Foster’s.
    — Daniel D'addario, Variety, 7 Jan. 2026
  • During his acceptance speech, Jonas gave his wife and daughter, Malti, a shout-out.
    — Lydia Price, Peoplemag, 28 Feb. 2023
  • Graham noted the achievement in his acceptance speech.
    — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 10 May 2026
  • García exclaimed in her acceptance speech.
    — Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 20 Sep. 2025
  • During his acceptance speech, the star thanked his mother, who was present at the ceremony.
    — Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 4 Feb. 2025
  • The couple also shared a kiss on-screen before Foster gave her acceptance speech.
    — Alexia Fernández, Peoplemag, 22 Nov. 2023
  • In her acceptance speech, Saldaña thanked her mother—who was in the audience—first of all.
    — Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 3 Mar. 2025
  • And Mosaku gave a wonderful acceptance speech, which always helps.
    — Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 23 Feb. 2026

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