Synonyms of overture

overture

noun

ˈō-vər-ˌchu̇r 

as in prelude

a performance, activity, or event that precedes and sets the stage for the main event

the parade down Main Street served as the overture for a weekend of fun and festivities

Synonyms & Similar Words

• prelude
• preliminary
• prologue
• curtain-raiser
• preamble
• warm-up
• lead-in
• countdown
• start
• kickoff
• run-up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of overture

The source added that the overture makes sense because Authentic has interest in entertainment properties, particularly those tailored to kids. — Maggie Roth, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2026

Hardliners in Iran initially criticized Pezeshkian and Araghchi’s diplomatic overtures to Washington, deeming a decision to visit the country actively waging war against them as a sign of surrender. — Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2026

Marconi has resisted overtures from private equity firms, which have shown a growing appetite to invest in the food industry. — Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026

Many people avoid answering pollsters’ overtures, a reality that makes representative samples drawn from surveys alone nearly impossible. — W. Joseph Campbell, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026