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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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Recent Examples of debut
Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Feb. 2026
Voros directs all six episodes of the debut season.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 24 Feb. 2026
Patrice Hutton, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
So instead, Ford will debut semi-autonomous technology in 2028 on the new EV line that will allow drivers to take their eyes off the road while traveling.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Alongside its hardware robotics debut, Honor plans to showcase a slate of upcoming devices.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Feb. 2026
Voros directs all six episodes of the debut season.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 24 Feb. 2026
Verb
McKinnon affixed faux rose pedals to a dress for American ice dancer Christina Carreira to debut during the skater’s own Olympic debut.
—Patrice Hutton, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
So instead, Ford will debut semi-autonomous technology in 2028 on the new EV line that will allow drivers to take their eyes off the road while traveling.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for debut
Noun
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With season 2 on the horizon, a 2027 premiere date locked in and a clear creative vision guiding the show, there’s plenty of reason to keep watching.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Feb. 2026
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With production already underway in early 2026 and a 2027 premiere window confirmed, the turnaround between seasons is roughly in line with the pace set by House of the Dragon’s production cycle.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Miami arrived in Los Angeles as the team to beat, with high morale and ambition to defend its title.—
Jad El Reda
Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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Once Duarte arrived, prosecutors say, Cameron Street members emerged from the backyard and shot him 10 times, killing him.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
22 Feb. 2026
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Scoring and assisting on Tuesday versus Real España, Martínez backed up his effort in Honduras during much of LAFC’s inaugural appearance at the Coliseum, a short walk from the Black & Gold home grounds of BMO Stadium.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
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This marks Middleton's first appearance since the arrest of her uncle-in-law Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on February 19 for suspicion of misconduct in public office.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Riley finally is coming home, returning Sunday with the unveiling of a long overdue statue in whose bronze reflection a couple of wistful realizations can be found.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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While the sale of the Rothschild stake has been delayed, one person familiar with the discussions said there has been significant interest, and a sale will likely be completed in the coming months.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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When Sunday dawned, the fog lifted.—
Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Without your bravery and persistence, this new day would not have dawned.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The report estimates that the average selling price of smartphones will rise 14% this year to an all-time high of $523, while manufacturers will no longer be able to make phones that cost less than $100.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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Style it with sneakers and a crossbody bag for long travel days, or swap in sandals and sunnies when temperatures rise.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Feb. 2026
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Cost-of-living concerns are driving voter preferences, with affordability emerging as a defining issue that could shape the election.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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The 1992 campaign that represented the emerging preeminence of the Baby Boom generation was the same one dogged by rumors of an affair with Gennifer Flowers.—
STEVEN SLOAN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Just moments after Brady and Bennett were finished fighting, a third fight broke out.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
21 Feb. 2026
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Miles Byrd broke out of a mini-slump with 18 points on 3 of 6 shooting beyond the arc in Tuesday’s 73-63 home loss to Grand Canyon.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Debut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debut. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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