debutante
noun
deb·u·tante
ˈde-byu̇-ˌtänt 
: one making a debut (see debut entry 1) : debutant
especially
: a young woman making her formal entrance into society
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Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2025
This year’s debutantes included women from Europe, Asia, and the U.S.
—Kristen Tauer, WWD, 30 Dec. 2024
Bridgerton reimagines this historical moment with a modern, inclusive twist, while showcasing the customs, debutante balls, and societal expectations of aristocratic London.
—Jenna Dejong, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
Even the British royal family canceled debutante balls.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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“Debutante.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/debutante. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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debutante
noun
deb·u·tante
ˈdeb-yu̇-ˌtänt
: a young woman making her debut
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