Motion and Overture

Motion

Motion noun - The act or an instance of changing position.

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Overture and motion are semantically related in offer topic. In some cases you can use "Overture" instead a noun "Motion", when it comes to topics like proposal.

Nearby Words: motionless, motioned, motioning, motional

Overture

Overture noun - A performance, activity, or event that precedes and sets the stage for the main event.

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Motion and overture are semantically related in offer topic. Sometimes you can use "Motion" instead a noun "Overture".

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original	original motion	original overture
proper	proper motion	proper overture
actual	actual motion	actual overture
little	little motion	little overture
Other adjectives: dramatic, traditional, added.

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This is also a running joke with Garth's crush, played by Donna Dixon, who appears to the "Romeo and Juliet" overture, slow-motion flying hair and all.

Source: Gaussian Girl
Star Trek: The Motion Picture begins with a 10-minute overture not unique in film, but more often found on 3-hour historical epics than on sci-fi movies.

Source: Prolonged Prologue
And the fast-motion Running Gag of the kids getting chased by Scut everyday is a bit of The William Tell Overture.

Source: Film / A Christmas Story

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