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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
Robert Ross, Robb Report, 27 June 2025
The 2006 film was also adapted into a stage musical, which premiered in Chicago in 2022 and debuted on London’s West End on Sunday.
—Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 26 June 2025
ArsTechnica, 26 June 2025
The 11-part series will premiere July 16 with a three-episode debut, followed by weekly releases leading up to a two-part finale on August 13.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 26 June 2025
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Noun
The second-generation Firebird debuted in 1970 as a coupe-only design featuring a fastback profile and a distinctly European flair.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 27 June 2025
The 2006 film was also adapted into a stage musical, which premiered in Chicago in 2022 and debuted on London’s West End on Sunday.
—Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 26 June 2025
Verb
Alongside the debut of AI search in YouTube, Google is expanding its conversational AI tool to more users.
—ArsTechnica, 26 June 2025
The 11-part series will premiere July 16 with a three-episode debut, followed by weekly releases leading up to a two-part finale on August 13.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for debut
Noun
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For Adam Sandler, there is no event formal enough to keep him from wearing basketball shorts: the 2025 Academy Awards, film premieres, and, naturally, the court.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
30 June 2025
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Watch Rocky and Ri discuss their third baby at the Smurfs premiere below.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
30 June 2025
Verb
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That is not the case for many of the semi-finished products which arrive and are finalized at the major Tata Steel plant in Wales, which sources from its other plants in countries such as India and the Netherlands.—
Chloe Taylor,Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
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The suspects fled the area before the officers arrived.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2025
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Ten of his 26 Premier League appearances last season were at right-back or left-back.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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On June 24, at the Tight Ends and Friends benefit concert, Swift made a surprise appearance.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
Verb
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As the conflict dawned in the late 1940s, the government quickly realized that universities could do more to help than simply provide scientific breakthroughs and defense materials: the humanities and social sciences could be just as valuable in fighting the Soviets.—
Time,
Time,
20 May 2025
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As a new year dawned, Elissa and Russell agreed to try microwave ablation one more time on liver tumors at Karmanos with Dr. Hussein Aoun, an interventional radiologist, who works in conjunction with Al Hallak.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
Verb
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Today, however, the Yellowhammer State has seen a run of artists mixing Southern rock and country rise from the independent ranks to the mainstream.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
28 June 2025
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Even more depressing is the scene at the end of President Andrews' address, when both sides of the aisle and all of the spectators rise in unanimous, unrestrained applause.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 June 2025
Verb
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Outlook for the region In emerging markets such as those in Southeast Asia where labor costs are low, companies may feel less motivated to boost efficiency through adoption of technology.—
Bernice Ooi,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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The Rising Star Award is selected by MFF’s Festival Director, Festival Curator and Malta’s Film Commissioner, with the goal of recognizing an emerging star who has made a break-out contribution to the international filmmaking landscape.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
25 June 2025
Verb
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Anthony is accused of stabbing Metcalf to death at an April 2 track meet in Frisco, where a dispute broke out inside Memorial High School's tent.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2025
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Just after the attacks, oil prices spiked to a five-month high on escalating Middle East tensions that some feared would break out into an all-out war and possible closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for transporting oil around the world.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
24 June 2025
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Eventually, a guesthouse representative reviewed your case and issued a full refund.—
Christopher Elliott The Travel Troubleshooter,
Sun Sentinel,
30 June 2025
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The warning was issued at 8:06 a.m. on Monday, and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Monday at 8:07 a.m.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2025
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“Debut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debut. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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