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Definition of debutnext
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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verb

as in to arrive

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Recent Examples of debut
Noun
This combat debut comes on the heels of another historic milestone. — David Szondy july 13, New Atlas, 14 July 2026 Cabo Verde, Curaçao, Jordan, and Uzbekistan made their debuts in the tournament. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 14 July 2026
Verb
The Lounge will officially debut during the new, local music festival Blucifer’s First Rodeo, scheduled to take place at various independent South Broadway venues Thursday, July 23-Sunday, July 26. — John Wenzel, Denver Post, 8 July 2026 The general path is for idols to hunker down and compromise in groups to debut and make an identity, before striking out on their own. — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for debut
Recent Examples of Synonyms for debut
  1. premiere
  2. arrive
  3. appearance
  4. come
  5. dawn
  6. rise
  7. emerge
  8. break out
Noun
  • The studio scrapped the now standard practice of word of mouth advance screenings for social media influencers, choosing instead to screen the film only for critics following its London premiere.
    — Olivia Shalhoup, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • After marrying on May 19, 2018, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex made their first red carpet debut as a royal couple at the premiere of The Lion King in London in July 2019.
    — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026
Definition of premiere
Verb
  • France Under-21 international Jacquet, who arrived in a £60million ($81m at current exchange rates) move from French club Rennes, is fit to feature after recovering from the shoulder injury which wrecked the second half of last season for him.
    — James Pearce, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • The world’s media has arrived in Downing Street in London ahead of today’s events.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Definition of arrive
Noun
  • The latest appearance will do little to quell criticism of Infantino, who is standing currently unopposed for re-election as FIFA president.
    — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 18 July 2026
  • The midfielder has never been on the losing side in his 49 appearances for his country.
    — Mark Hodge, NBC news, 17 July 2026
Definition of appearance
Verb
  • Passengers at the back can also get extra serenading with the standard Burmester 3D Surround Sound with Dolby Atmos, which comes with an additional pair of rear speakers and a more powerful 710-watt amp.
    — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 21 July 2026
  • Until the grid manages load better, data centers curtail their own, or new supply comes online, calling on emergency power isn't the backup plan.
    — Anna Demeo, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of come
Verb
  • The person who isn't a professional military officer, pursues a broad, deep, public professional career, and yet dawns the uniform an serves his nation.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 12 July 2026
  • As October dawned, Clinton held a lead but not an overwhelming one.
    — Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 July 2026
Definition of dawn
Verb
  • Officials said the warning systems built since last year’s catastrophic floods were activated in Kerr County in the early hours before water levels began to rise, allowing for people to react quickly to flooding threats.
    — Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
  • On linear television, the series is up +62% among adults 18-49, +26% among adults 25-54 and +30% in total viewers, with P2+ viewing across VOD platforms rising +44% within seven days of airing.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 16 July 2026
Definition of rise
Verb
  • Red cards, controversy over hydration breaks, and defensive mid-blocks — Sunday’s final was a microcosm of some of the larger trends that emerged from the United States, Canada and Mexico.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • Rollins' ambiguous response was cut short by a superkick to Jacob Fatu, who emerged with a chilling smile.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of emerge
Verb
  • In the weeks before hostilities broke out, hardliners turned their fury on the leaders who signed the deal with the US.
    — Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • Green tomatoes are one of our favorite parts of summer, and this cold soup puts them to great use without having to break out the oil and get to frying.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 17 July 2026
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