first night
noun
: the night on which a theatrical production is first performed at a given place
also
: the performance itself
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On the first night, McTeigue was stunned to see sharpshooters posted atop the buildings for security as the 500 masked extras walked down the street towards the film’s armored tanks.
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Matthew Huff, IndieWire, 17 Mar. 2026
Enjoying the sky’s wonder together with others, like my first night of stargazing in Morocco, provides even more enrichment.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
On the first night, sitting around the table, everyone shared the reason for their stay.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
Redzepi issued a public apology and stepped away from all operations after the first night of service in Los Angeles, but the protests will go on as the remaining, dedicated staff maintain service.
—Shindy Chen
march 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
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Matthew Huff, IndieWire, 17 Mar. 2026
Enjoying the sky’s wonder together with others, like my first night of stargazing in Morocco, provides even more enrichment.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
On the first night, sitting around the table, everyone shared the reason for their stay.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
Redzepi issued a public apology and stepped away from all operations after the first night of service in Los Angeles, but the protests will go on as the remaining, dedicated staff maintain service.
—Shindy Chen
march 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
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“First night.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first%20night. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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