grand entrance
Showy first appearance
A grand entrance is an arrival designed to attract attention and make an impression—sweeping into a room dramatically, often late, with flair or spectacle: She made her grand entrance in a floor-length gown.
The phrase can be literal, describing an impressive architectural entryway, but more often describes theatrical self-presentation, sometimes mockingly: Nice of you to finally make your grand entrance.
- foyerBuilding's entrance room
- thresholdPoint of beginning
- doorwayPassage into a room
- dramaticStrikingly expressive or sudden
- sweepingExtensive and far-reaching
staircase · arrival · ballroom · chandelier · red carpet · rolling out · VIP treatment · black tie · double doors · fanfare · applause · standing ovation · debut · unveiling · center stage · majestic · imposing · archway
- pomp and circumstancegraduation, coronation, inauguration, procession, regalia
- wedding eventswedding, engagement, reception, proposal, rehearsal dinner
- Wedding Musicwedding march, wedding song, bridal chorus, first dance, processional
- Big momentsfireworks, eclipse, standing ovation, touchdown, home run
- formalsprom, prom queen, prom king, prom dress, boutonniere
- Home selling pointscurb appeal, first impression, showstopper, visual impact, panoramic view