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Curtain Raiser

Definition:

A curtain raiser typically refers to an introductory performance or event that takes place before the main event, aiming to generate excitement and set the stage for what follows.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

1. The opening act or introduction to a play, concert, or other performance.
2. A preliminary or introductory event leading up to a main event or action.
3. Someone or something that brings attention or sets the mood for a significant event.

Usage:

1. The theater company staged an entertaining curtain raiser to warm up the audience before the main play.

2. The conference organizers arranged a panel discussion as a curtain raiser to the keynote address.

3. The announcement of the new product lineup served as a curtain raiser for the company's annual conference.

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