Definition of overture
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Examples of overture in a Sentence
The government has made a significant peace overture by opening the door to negotiation.
the parade down Main Street served as the overture for a weekend of fun and festivities
Recent Examples of overture from the Web
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Hopes raised by this overture dimmed within days when jihadist infiltrators attacked an Indian airbase.
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The Heat also apparently find themselves with competition for Johnson and Waiters, with the Utah Jazz turning toward Johnson after losing out on retaining Hayward, and the Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks having made overtures toward Waiters.
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Spicer’s overture statement was a farrago of false assertions, misleading stats, and embattled attitude, putting those Beltway press-corps punks on notice that there was a new sheriff in town.
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The Symphony on the Prairie features Tchaikovsky's 1812 overture and a salute to the armed forces.
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Shough may not be the next Trubisky, but the Tar Heels did well to snatch a signal-caller of his repute amid overtures from several national powers.
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Spicer’s overture statement was a farrago of false assertions, misleading stats, and embattled attitude, putting those Beltway press-corps punks on notice that there was a new sheriff in town.
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The overture, disclosed Thursday, sent American shares up 1.2 percent for the day.
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OANN, available in about 35 million homes, has also recently made overtures at other anchors at Fox News, including Sean Hannity and Tucker Carlson.
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Origin and Etymology of overture
Middle English, literally, opening, from Anglo-French, from Vulgar Latin *opertura, alteration of Latin apertura — more at aperture
overture
Definition of overture
overtured
;overturing
transitive verb
1 : to put forward as an overture
2 : to make or present an overture to
First Known Use of overture
1655
OVERTURE Defined for English Language Learners
overture
playDefinition of overture for English Language Learners
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: a piece of music played at the start of an opera, a musical play, etc.
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: something that is offered or suggested with the hope that it will start a relationship, lead to an agreement, etc.
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: the first part of an event : the beginning of something
OVERTURE Defined for Kids
overture
playDefinition of overture for Students
1 : something first offered or suggested with the hope of reaching an agreement Old enemies made overtures of peace.
2 : a piece of music played at the beginning of an opera or musical play
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