premiere
1 Americannoun
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a first public performance or showing of a play, opera, film, etc.
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the leading woman, as in a drama.
verb (used with object)
verb (used without object)
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to have the first public showing.
It will premiere at the Arcadia Theater.
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to perform publicly for the first time, as in a particular role, entertainment medium, etc..
When does he premiere as Hamlet?
adjective
noun
plural
premières, premièred, premièringnoun
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the first public performance of a film, play, opera, etc
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the leading lady in a theatre company
verb
Etymology
Origin of premiere
First recorded in 1890–95; from French première literally, “first”; feminine of premier; premier
Example Sentences
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It’s tough to imagine anything more comedic than “Get Him to the Greek,” which came out in 2010, and “Bridesmaids,” which premiered in 2011.
From Los Angeles Times
So while “Heated Rivalry” fans wait for the second season — set to premiere in spring 2027 — they’ll now be able to take their own trip to the cottage.
From Los Angeles Times
She’s already appeared in another film, “Yellow Cake,” premiering at the Berlin International Film Festival this month.
From Los Angeles Times
‘One Battle After Another’ has been the favorite since it premiered in September.
From Los Angeles Times
Fennell’s first feature-length effort premiered at Sundance in January of that year and was slated for an April release until the pandemic halted the world, and with it, the theatrical release schedule.
From Salon
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