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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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Recent Examples of debut
Mike Wall, Space.com, 12 May 2026
Due out August 7 on XL Recordings, the follow-up to their 2023 debut Good Lies features Ruthven, Kindora, Rock Floyd, and John Joseph Holt.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 12 May 2026
Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
One key question is when the second season will debut, especially considering the show faces the ticking clock of its young cast growing up.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
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Noun
The upcoming Flight 12 will mark the debut of V3, the first Starship variant that's capable of exploring deep space.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 12 May 2026
Due out August 7 on XL Recordings, the follow-up to their 2023 debut Good Lies features Ruthven, Kindora, Rock Floyd, and John Joseph Holt.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 12 May 2026
Verb
Opened in January of 2026, the 27-key property is officially the third boutique hotel to debut in downtown Roanoke in the last few years—but its story sets it apart entirely.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
One key question is when the second season will debut, especially considering the show faces the ticking clock of its young cast growing up.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for debut
Noun
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No casting announcements for Fourth Wing have been made, and a premiere date hasn't been set.—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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This is one of many unforgettable moments at the Cannes Film Festival, where Sharon Stone served as muse to the mononymous designer Valentino at the premiere of a documentary on his life.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
12 May 2026
Verb
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The heavy context makes Marseille a particularly forbidding environment for young players, which Ethan Nwaneri has discovered to his cost since arriving on loan from Arsenal in January.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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His fastball not only arrives faster than the blink of an eye but also comes in at a tricky angle.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
Noun
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Still, his touchdown with a minute remaining in the regular-season finale helped Pittsburgh win its first division title since 2020, and Rodgers secure his his first postseason appearance since 2021.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
17 May 2026
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Leaders of the organization say that in an election year, some lawmakers appeared to have prioritized appearances over the state’s long-term economic growth.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
Verb
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And then all of a sudden, here comes Miranda Lambert in her little pink hat.—
Caroline Killilea,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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The existing political infrastructure has no way of accommodating migration on the coming scale, which will evacuate departure economies, and overwhelm destination societies.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
Verb
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The realization that loneliness might be even more keenly felt in the midst of a familiar crowd is one that dawns with maturity.—
Maria Albano,
Air Mail,
9 May 2026
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But the young nation was dawning a new age.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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As tensions rise between the United States and China over trade, technology, Taiwan and military influence, the relationship between the world’s two largest economies is increasingly shaping global politics and national security debates.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
15 May 2026
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The national debt has surpassed the GDP, Social Security and Medicare face looming financial crises, inflation is rising, families are struggling — and yet Congress does nothing.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
Verb
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For a while, SDFC had been emerging from its funk.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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The architecture is fascinating, with gods carved into the design, including a waterfall emerging from Narcissus’ mouth.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Murakami broke out of his homerless stretch in the third, lofting a long, high fly that was just out of the reach of a leaping Crow-Armstrong in center field for his 16th home run of the year.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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The affidavit states that Dunmars parked in front of Hayes’ vehicle, partially blocking her path, before a physical fight allegedly broke out involving Dunmars’ daughter and two of Hayes’ daughters.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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“Debut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debut. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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