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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
Zac Ntim, Deadline, 9 June 2026
In an exclusive interview, the author spoke with PEOPLE about seeing her 2022 debut romance novel, Every Summer After, adapted into a Prime Video series called Every Year After.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Molly Burford, Southern Living, 9 June 2026
Disneyland has not yet announced an opening date for the new Coco boat ride, but the attraction is expected to debut in 2027 or 2028.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 2 June 2026
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Noun
The film’s theatrical release follows a series of buzzy debut screenings at Sundance and Cannes and arrives more than 50 years after the late filmmaker William Greaves completed production on the project.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 9 June 2026
In an exclusive interview, the author spoke with PEOPLE about seeing her 2022 debut romance novel, Every Summer After, adapted into a Prime Video series called Every Year After.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Verb
Carowinds’ new Rip Roarin’ Falls will debut at the park in 2027.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 9 June 2026
Disneyland has not yet announced an opening date for the new Coco boat ride, but the attraction is expected to debut in 2027 or 2028.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for debut
Noun
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The actor stepped out along with Spielberg, 79, and the movie's cast at its New York City premiere on Monday, June 8, which comes more than a half-century after his mother Hawn, 80, starred in 1974's The Sugarland Express.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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As day turned to night on Hollywood Boulevard, the 36-year-old singer did indeed arrive at the premiere under the watchful eye of her security team.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
Verb
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England arrived in Kansas City on Saturday morning after flying from their pre-World Cup base in Florida.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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Rod and Victoria Maquinana arrived two hours before game time to get a shady seat with a good view of the screen.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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San Francisco went from 6-10 in 2010 to 13-3 and made the first of three straight appearances in the NFC championship game, a Super Bowl appearance after the 2012 season.—
Michael McGough,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
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The Sooners clinched their CWS appearance by defeating the Kansas Jayhawks twice in the Lawrence Super Regional.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
Verb
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In his almost but not quite valedictory acceptance speech, the 80-year-old Lithgow acknowledged that this Tony win, his third, comes 53 years after his first — and feels every bit as satisfying.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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The attack comes amid heightened security around Madison Square Garden, which lies directly above the busy intercity railroad station, where the New York Knicks are hosting the San Antonio Spurs for Games 3 and 4 on Monday and Wednesday.—
Gloria Pazmino,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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Léa Seydoux gives a very committed, unaffected performance as Lucy, an experimental pianist who must deal with the dawning knowledge that her beloved husband Philip (Laurence Rupp) has a second life online as a pedophile pornographer.—
Stephanie Bunbury,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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Sunday morning dawned with a high overcast.—
Ben East,
Outdoor Life,
14 May 2026
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 June 2026
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Reality competition slipped to 45 from 50; unstructured reality rose to 38 from 36.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
12 June 2026
Verb
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With a new wave of extraordinary properties, transformative experiences, and a clear vision rooted in sustainability and authenticity, the country is emerging as one of the Caribbean’s most compelling destinations for the discerning traveler.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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The matchup emerged after Raman erased a roughly 40,000-vote election night deficit against Pratt and overtook him in subsequent ballot count updates.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
11 June 2026
Verb
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And back home, on the streets of the Big Apple, celebrations broke out everywhere.—
Tim Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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There's something extra hospitable about offering a handmade cocktail without having to break out the bar cart or shaker.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
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