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also début
as in premiere
the first time an actor, musician, athlete, etc., does something in public or for the public
He made his singing debut at a very young age. She is making her television debut in the new sitcom.
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as in to arrive
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Recent Examples of debut
Julia Teti, Footwear News, 26 Apr. 2025
Ben Williamson, making his home debut after being recalled on Seattle’s nine-game trip, and J.P. Crawford led off the inning with line-drive singles.
—Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2025
Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2025
The Narrow Road to the Deep North debuted on Prime on April 18, with all five episodes of the series now available to watch.
—Mark Weinstein, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Givenchy’s fall 2025 ready-to-wear collection made its runway debut as part of Paris Fashion Week last March.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 26 Apr. 2025
Ben Williamson, making his home debut after being recalled on Seattle’s nine-game trip, and J.P. Crawford led off the inning with line-drive singles.
—Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2025
Verb
On Swift Horses debuted in moderate release, Magic Farm opened at one theater.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2025
The Narrow Road to the Deep North debuted on Prime on April 18, with all five episodes of the series now available to watch.
—Mark Weinstein, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for debut
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The island launches at 10 a.m. ET on May 2 and offers an in-game premiere experience built with official assets from the franchise.—
Dan Cody,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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Immigration dance The Oakland Ballet is performing the world premiere of a new ballet inspired by Angel Island.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
Verb
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More than 130 cardinals will arrive in Vatican City within the week to participate in the upcoming papal conclave, selecting Pope Francis' successor.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Officers with the Bolingbrook Police Department arrived on Grand Canyon Drive — a suburban area in Bolingbrook, Ill. — in response to a report of a child struck by a vehicle, police said, per the outlets.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
1 May 2025
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Gellar sports a statement jacket during her appearance at the Today show on April 23 in New York City.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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The platforms allow the hem of the pants to fall gracefully without dragging on the floor, which is essential to maintaining an impeccable appearance.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
27 Apr. 2025
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Unsurprisingly, the wealthy men of the dawning Gilded Age did not like seeing their tax information in the pages of The New York Times.—
Jesse Eisinger,
ProPublica,
8 Apr. 2025
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In the book there’s a dawning sense of shock and dismay and then outrage.—
Stephanie Nolen,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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Iconic sportswear and footwear giant Adidas said Tuesday that the price of all its products will rise in the U.S. due to President Donald Trump's tariffs.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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Potential Challenges: Import costs could rise, affecting product pricing for small businesses.—
Britney Porter,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The same week these two spectacular images emerged, so did a study that suggested that heavy rain once fell on Mars.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Lauren remained in her home for about an hour after the shooting, but eventually emerged to face LAPD officers waiting outside.—
Libor Jany,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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While a promising player, Booker was inconsistent at guard through his first two seasons before breaking out in 2024.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Parents clapped and whooped during a Davis Youth Softball Association game played in a field just a few yards from where gunfire broke out.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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His America First Legal advocacy organization issued a slew of legal challenges objecting to common practices such as setting diversity hiring targets.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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As soon as Biden was in office, the EPA just issued the waiver again.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
1 May 2025
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“Debut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debut. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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