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Definitions

opening night

NOUN
first performance
Synonyms
WEAK
debut first appearance first night first showing gala opening gala performance opener premiere preview sneak preview world premiere

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But the highlight of the opening night will be Carpenter, who promised "the most ambitious show" of her career in an interview with Perfect Magazine.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

How about Australia, winners on opening night against Taiwan?

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

But speaking after the show's opening night on Tuesday, the 39-year-old told the BBC she blocks out those comments.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

Philadelphia 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe came through as honorary coach Vince Carter's Team Vince triumphed Friday in the Rising Stars Challenge on the opening night of NBA All-Star Weekend.

From Barron's • Feb. 14, 2026

It has burned steadily since the ceremonious lighting on opening night.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern