world premiere

noun

: the first regular performance (as of a theatrical production) anywhere in the world

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Both films had premieres at the Toronto Film Festival earlier this year, and Better Man first had its world premiere at Telluride. Pete Hammond, Deadline, 26 Nov. 2024 The film originally had its world premiere at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival where it was met with strong critical reception. Matt Minton, Variety, 26 Nov. 2024 In total, the programming featured 23 formal concerts, including many world premieres. Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 25 Nov. 2024 The film had its world premiere at Camerimage Film Festival in Torun, Poland and was warmly-welcomed with a long applause. Giovanni Bogani, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for world premiere 

Word History

First Known Use

1910, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of world premiere was in 1910

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“World premiere.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/world%20premiere. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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