as in presentation
informal
a fast utterance that someone has often said before and that is usually intended to persuade people to buy something, agree to something, etc.
I listened to the salesman's spiel but still refused to buy anything. He gave me a long spiel about the benefits of joining the club.
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Recent Examples of spiel
Straight gives new customers the same spiel and encourages them to try it in a mixed drink.
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Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2025
The ubiquity of Netflix was apparent not just in the spiel but in the A-list talent that was trotted out — one of whom used its cultural and commercial dominance for a bit.
—Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Jan. 2025
Most memorable from the early years was the explanation animation on how to select a song to hear onboard and the safety spiel.
—Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2025
The woman who answered delivered the same spiel as the others.
—Melody Chiu, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2025
The ubiquity of Netflix was apparent not just in the spiel but in the A-list talent that was trotted out — one of whom used its cultural and commercial dominance for a bit.
—Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Jan. 2025
Most memorable from the early years was the explanation animation on how to select a song to hear onboard and the safety spiel.
—Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2025
The woman who answered delivered the same spiel as the others.
—Melody Chiu, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spiel
Noun
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The tobacco era style of Daniels’ Allen & Ginter Mini Autograph card has a museum-like presentation with his signature directly on the card.—
Tyler Holzhammer,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Here’s how to level up your online presentations: Amp up the three Es – Energy, Empathy, and Emotion.—
William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Trump hasn't shied away from bashing Biden in speeches, online posts and executive orders, and the White House hasn't backed down in the face of the former president's criticisms.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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That consolidation also meant moving up Mon Mothma’s big senate speech, which was originally slated for episode 10.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
8 May 2025
Noun
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Instead of lectures on empathy, managers get to practice it in real time.—
Lisa Bodell,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Keep in Mind Johnson hosts art openings, lectures, and other special events, so check social media for updates.—
Rachel Monroe,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Initiate talks to extend Kempe The four-year, $22-million contract extension that Kempe signed in 2022 has been an unmitigated bargain.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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The museum is also presenting a free talk with artist Raphael Escobar, whose work is part of the exhibition, on Tuesday night at the Skid Row History Museum & Archive, 250 S. Broadway, downtown L.A. Fowler Museum at UCLA, 308 Charles E. Young Drive N., Westwood.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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“Spiel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spiel. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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