Thesaurus results for 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

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Recent Examples of overture After making significant overtures to the crypto sector during the campaign, highlighted by a appearance at Bitcoin 2024, the speculation and discussion related to crypto policy initiatives have also increased as the inauguration approaches. —

Sean Stein Smith, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024 Despite recent overtures from Sunni rebels, Kurdish leaders remain cautious. —

Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024 Senate Republicans have elected Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., as the next Senate majority leader after rejecting public overtures from allies of President-elect Donald Trump who backed a different candidate. —

Riley Beggin, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024 Hamas made some overtures to Christians, such as having senior officials publicly welcome the Christian holidays. —

Aaron Boxerman, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for overture