Synonyms for
Premieres
Definition
The first public performance or showing of a movie, play, or piece of music.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- world premiere
- film premiere
- the premiere of
- a premiere showing
- opening night premiere
- the premiere date
- stage premiere
Word family
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
- The premiere of the new play is tonight.
- I can't wait to see the premiere of the new movie.
- The band's premiere performance was amazing.
- The premiere of the ballet was sold out.
- 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