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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The news comes in the wake of the pic receiving a 6 1/2 minute standing ovation on the first night of the Venice Film Festival.
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2025
One person was cited for the new ordinance that first night, said Police Department spokesperson Sgt.
—Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Spend your first night at the hotel’s rooftop bar and order an espresso martini (with Grey Goose, of course), a Lillet rose tonic (a French favorite, especially at happy hour), or a Mira beer.
—Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Feeding people at Herbsaint that first night felt incredible.
—Beth D'addono, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2025
One person was cited for the new ordinance that first night, said Police Department spokesperson Sgt.
—Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Spend your first night at the hotel’s rooftop bar and order an espresso martini (with Grey Goose, of course), a Lillet rose tonic (a French favorite, especially at happy hour), or a Mira beer.
—Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Feeding people at Herbsaint that first night felt incredible.
—Beth D'addono, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025
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“First night.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first%20night. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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