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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
Melissa Hancock,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
In his World Cup debut, Haaland has put on a show and is a big reason Norway finally won a knockout match.
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Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 June 2026
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
24 June 2026
Joe Skipper | Reuters SpaceX debuted as the fifth-biggest stock.
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Oliver Renick,
CNBC,
18 June 2026
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Noun
Notable among them was UAE healthcare group Burjeel Holdings’ $500 million debut sukuk issuance.
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Melissa Hancock,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
In his World Cup debut, Haaland has put on a show and is a big reason Norway finally won a knockout match.
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Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 June 2026
Verb
The new season will debut all 10 episodes on July 20.
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Joe Otterson,
Variety,
24 June 2026
Joe Skipper | Reuters SpaceX debuted as the fifth-biggest stock.
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Oliver Renick,
CNBC,
18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for debut
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On June 23, the Legally Blonde star, 50, broke out her Elle Woods best for the premiere of Elle, a brand-new series chronicling her famous character’s life before her time at Harvard Law.
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There's the Battle of the Gullet in the premiere, and then everything that comes next — from Rhaenyra unloading her grief before the corpse of her eldest son to her taking the Iron Throne at King's Landing to become Westeros' new queen.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio attended the World Cup match between Colombia and Portugal at Hard Rock Stadium, with the West Miami Republican arriving with local soccer moguls Jose and Jorge Mas.
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He is slated to arrive in Toronto and complete his journey on July 4, just in time for the 250th anniversary of the United States.
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Also boosting demand and driving ticket prices for Saturday’s game is the fact that 41-year-old superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, who has 669 million Instagram followers, is captain of the Portuguese team and has said this World Cup will be his last, making each appearance a high-profile event.
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Kane scored off a header in the 67th minute of the match in the Meadowlands, giving him 11 goals in 14 career World Cup appearances.
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This pack comes with four waterproof, spacious dustbags big enough for bulky sneakers and heels alike, which flight attendants say still hold up after consistent use.
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Gakpo's teammates came onto the filed to support him and formed a circle around him, putting their arms around each other as the crowd cheered, as shown in another video shared by Fox Sports.
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The Crips and Bloods reached the apex of their Stockton influence in the 1980s and 1990s, Washington recalled, as the concept of fast money dawned along with the crack cocaine epidemic.
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Once airborne, though, a sense of infinity dawned out the cockpit windows, and of sheer mass behind the pilots.
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Why the at-home mani pedi trend is growing Three forces are driving the shift, including DIY beauty habits that stuck after the pandemic, the rising price of salon services and a steady stream of social tutorials that make at-home nails feel achievable.
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Estate sales are also a source, though Miranda-Martin feels the rising popularity of these sales in Los Angeles has led to an increase in pricing.
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Ureña, a 22-year-old right-hander who has emerged as another potential ace, speaks of Soriano with a giddy amusement mixed with a solemn respect for how the starter has survived in the big leagues.
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But since reports linked the couple's big day to Madison Square Garden on July 3, new details have continued to emerge — from public permits and venue schedules to comments from teammates, city officials and the bride and groom.
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The following year, war broke out between the United States and Mexico.
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Frustration is boiling over, and fights are breaking out between people struggling to buy rationed supplies of gasoline.
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“Debut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debut. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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