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Premieres

Verb / preˈmɪrz / Another word for premieres — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The first public performance or showing of a movie, play, or piece of music.

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Common collocations

  • world premiere
  • film premiere
  • the premiere of
  • a premiere showing
  • opening night premiere
  • the premiere date
  • stage premiere

Word family

adjective premier

Usage note

While 'premiere' is primarily used as a noun referring to the first performance or showing, it is also increasingly used as a verb meaning to have a first performance or showing. The adjective form is 'premier'.

Example sentences

  1. The premiere of the new play is tonight.
  2. I can't wait to see the premiere of the new movie.
  3. The band's premiere performance was amazing.
  4. The premiere of the ballet was sold out.
  5. The premiere of the opera was a huge success.

Quotes

  • 'The premiere is a bit like a party.' - Jean-Paul Gaultier
  • 'A premiere is a film's graduation.' - J. Michael Straczynski
  • 'The premiere is a bit like a wedding.' - Dita Von Teese

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