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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
Anne Easton, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The author announced on September 10 that her newest will debut in January 2026.
—Marilyn La Jeunesse, Glamour, 10 Sep. 2025
Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 30 Sep. 2025
In addition to motorsports, the company is readying to debut and launch the new GV90 SUV.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Ahead of the new season, a 2-part Harry Wild Special will debut exclusively on Acorn TV on Monday, November 24th.
—Anne Easton, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The author announced on September 10 that her newest will debut in January 2026.
—Marilyn La Jeunesse, Glamour, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
Lionel Richie’s new memoir Truly — named after his 1982 debut solo single — is packed with personal stories from his decades in music.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 30 Sep. 2025
In addition to motorsports, the company is readying to debut and launch the new GV90 SUV.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for debut
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After its splashy Venice Film Festival premiere, Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein is now finally about to hit screens big and small.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
2 Oct. 2025
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The actress reunited with Allen and their former costars Richard Karn and Patricia Richardson on the show's season 2 premiere.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Slowing down and speeding up Daisy arrived in his life through his ex-wife, who was moving to a new place that was dubious about pets.—
Neal Rubin,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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The agency separately released recommended shipping dates for customers who want their packages to arrive by Christmas Day.—
Michelle Del Rey,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Oct. 2025
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What To Know Xavier Donaldson, defense attorney for Combs, addressed reports that his client had booked speaking appearances in Miami for next week, seemingly in anticipation of a light sentence.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Oct. 2025
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Since the sausages began racing, the Brewers have only made it to the postseason eight times and their only World Series appearance came much earlier, in 1982.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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Though that number won’t grab headlines, the rushing attack passed the eye test against a Minnesota defense that came into the game second in the Big Ten in yards allowed.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Set to come two weeks after the autumnal equinox, the harvest moon will provide several nights of bright moonlight in early October, the Old Farmer's Almanac added.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
5 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
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The series begins before Gein has ever killed, in 1945, as dawning awareness of death camps in Europe fills the air with sadism and conspiracy thinking.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
30 Sep. 2025
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Bright nighttime skies are on the way in Michigan as the year's first full supermoon will rise in the sky Monday, astronomers say.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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In six of the past seven seasons, the number of Englishmen playing in major leagues on the continent has risen.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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And its prestige image started to fade as snazzy new Chinese EV makers emerged and Tesla’s lineup needed a refresher (a new, roomier six-seater Model Y had a successful launch in August).—
Rebecca A. Fannin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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This card often symbolizes new beginnings that emerge from emotional clarity.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
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The company does not break out sales by regions for the Cybertruck model in its quarterly deliveries reports.—
Rhea Rose Abraham,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Hubbard broke out in a major way last season, rushing for 1,195 yards in 2024 with 11 total touchdowns on the year.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Debut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debut. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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