over·ture
ˈō-vər-ˌchu̇r 
ˈō-və-,
-chər,
-ˌtyu̇r,
-ˌtu̇r
overtured; overturing
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Noun
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
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Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Paramount offered $15 million to Trump to end his suit, according to the Wall Street Journal, but the president rejected the overture and asked for more.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
Throughout his decades in government, Mr. Netanyahu has long been skeptical of diplomatic overtures to Tehran.
—Julian E. Barnes, New York Times, 28 May 2025
The revelation has prompted outrage in Colombia and concern abroad, especially given the apparent overtures to foreign politicians and the suggestion that criminal networks could play a role in the country’s leadership transition.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 30 June 2025
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Noun
The chain’s social media accounts also made overtures to Tesla and its CEO, Elon Musk, who President Donald Trump tapped to lead an effort to downsize the federal workforce and slash spending.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Paramount offered $15 million to Trump to end his suit, according to the Wall Street Journal, but the president rejected the overture and asked for more.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
Throughout his decades in government, Mr. Netanyahu has long been skeptical of diplomatic overtures to Tehran.
—Julian E. Barnes, New York Times, 28 May 2025
The revelation has prompted outrage in Colombia and concern abroad, especially given the apparent overtures to foreign politicians and the suggestion that criminal networks could play a role in the country’s leadership transition.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 30 June 2025
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“Overture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overture. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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