Synonyms

world premiere

American

noun

the first public performance of a play, motion picture, musical work, etc.

Etymology

Origin of world premiere

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

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News of the Airbnb listing came just days after Cyrus hosted the world premiere of the new Disney+ special—where she opened up about how the idea for the anniversary show came about.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

For them to call us on the Friday of what should have been Chloé’s victory lap for an incredible film, and my world premiere of something that I worked very hard for is .

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

Introducing “The Sun Never Sets” at its world premiere on Friday night to a sold-out crowd at the Zach Theater, Swanberg called his latest “my favorite film I’ve ever made.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2026

Highguard's "world premiere" at The Game Awards received a muted reaction, with many fans confused by its prominence in the show.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

On the eve of Good Boys’ world premiere at Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theatre in 2007, the company’s artistic director, Martha Lavey, commented on the play’s focus on class.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove

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