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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
Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
Dole’s Colada Royale will debut at the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce and Floral Show this week, before making its way into grocery stores across the country.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2025
Dominic Patten, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
Bateman, 54, made her debut on RHOSLC as a Friend in season 5.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
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Noun
We’re set to debut Equinox Resort Amaala on Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea, about 750 kilometers from Jeddah, a destination being shaped with visionary ambition.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
Dole’s Colada Royale will debut at the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce and Floral Show this week, before making its way into grocery stores across the country.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
The first book from the Black List’s 2024 foray into chapter and verse to score a deal, the debut novel from the author will hit shelves and sites on February 24, 2026.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
Bateman, 54, made her debut on RHOSLC as a Friend in season 5.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for debut
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Fans can catch the season 3 premiere via Prime Video and the Amazon Music Twitch channel, immediately following Thursday Night Football.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
16 Oct. 2025
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The game show will move to Netflix for its second season, with a premiere set for sometime in 2026.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The squad arrived in South Florida under the direction of interim coach Oswaldo Vizcarrondo after the recent firing of Fernando Batista.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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The release did not specify where Allen was arriving from.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Oct. 2025
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Their last appearance was on October 3, playing at San Diego State, ultimately ending in a 45-24 defeat.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, the appearance of the nuclear-capable Hwasong-20 was the first for North Korea’s newest ICBM.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Hiring has rapidly changed since AI agents and interviewers came into the picture.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
12 Oct. 2025
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The discussion comes amid a huge surge in spending on data-center infrastructure.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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In June, 1952, Ebony announced that a new era was dawning.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
6 Oct. 2025
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The hair that would otherwise sprout from his postpubescent body has been replaced by the residues of fire—that Promethean symbol of dawning human specialness.—
Harmon Siegel,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Oct. 2025
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The actress, who rose to fame for her iconic roles in beloved films such as Annie Hall, The First Wives Club, The Godfather, and many more, died in California, PEOPLE reported on Saturday.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Can Sheppard play well enough that Houston emerges as a contender with him as its point guard?—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Nearly every duke and earl and baron in England was competing to build great rare book collections, and lots and lots of fake manuscripts emerged.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
16 Oct. 2025
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Maybe break out some Tove Jansson, Frans Eemil Sillanpää, or Väinö Linna this weekend to celebrate?—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
10 Oct. 2025
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In 2021, a former employee sued and alleged they were improperly terminated after being blamed for a fire that broke out at the facility the previous year.—
Caroll Alvarado,
CNN Money,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Debut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debut. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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