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curtain lifter

NOUN
curtain raiser
Synonyms
STRONGEST
lead-in warmup
WEAK
countdown curtain warmer inaugural kickoff opener opening gun opening shot preliminary preview run-up walk-up

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"Vigil chucks you right in at the deep end with a tense curtain lifter that immediately whets your appetite," said Digital Spy's Abby Robinson.

From BBC • Aug. 27, 2021