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noun

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Definition of debutnext
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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verb

as in to arrive

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Recent Examples of debut
Noun
Freeride skiing and snowboarding will make their Olympic debut at the 2030 Winter Games in the French Alps, the International Olympic Committee announced. — Michelle Bruton, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 Thursday’s launch was the 110th flight of an Atlas V rocket since its debut in 2002. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 7 July 2026
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This year Indy will debut 38 miles of brand-new trails that will merge seamlessly into the region's existing 77-mile network that takes you everywhere from the Fairgrounds to downtown. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026 The team behind 26 Thai will debut Terminal 26 at Ponce City Market on June 8 with a menu inspired by Thailand's floating markets. — Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for debut
Recent Examples of Synonyms for debut
  1. premiere
  2. arrive
  3. appearance
  4. come
  5. dawn
  6. rise
  7. emerge
  8. break out
Noun
  • Instead, after tonight’s London premiere, The Odyssey will begin screening for critics, signaling a lot of faith from the studio.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 6 July 2026
  • This is the world premiere so be kind, on beautiful, 70mm film.
    — Nada Aboul Kheir, Deadline, 6 July 2026
Definition of premiere
Verb
  • On June 23, an attendant at a gas station in the center of Moscow told CNN that tankers were still arriving and delivering fuel according to schedule.
    — Clare Sebastian, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • The 2025 season was a rough one in Tim Albin’s first season at the helm after arriving from Ohio.
    — Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of arrive
Noun
  • Their most recent appearance at the tournament before this one was in 1998, when Odegaard and Haaland were not even born.
    — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 11 July 2026
  • Cal Ripken upstaged every big name in the ballpark, hitting a home run and winning the MVP award in his final All-Star appearance to lead the American League over the Nationals 4-1.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Definition of appearance
Verb
  • The decision came before Carney headed to this week’s NATO summit, where allies face pressure to back higher defense spending with concrete plans.
    — Rob Gillies, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • Unlike some folding bikes – including popular models from Brompton and Birdy – which come with small 16-inch wheels, the Tetra gets 20-inchers for greater comfort over a variety of road surfaces.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 July 2026
Definition of come
Verb
  • The day dawned with rumors that the couple might have already said their vows ahead of the big event in New York.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
  • 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.
    — Luca Evans, Denver Post, 21 June 2026
Definition of dawn
Verb
  • The combination of rising demand, tighter schedules and growing sensitivity to pet welfare is pushing more people toward mobile options.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026
  • Gifts from foundations, such as those backed by the Samueli and Sun families, rose by about 3%, despite huge gains in stock markets and other assets that typically boost the financial health of foundations.
    — Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 10 July 2026
Definition of rise
Verb
  • As Gen Z, the cohort born between 1997 and 2012, emerges as a major spender on group travel and experiences, more young people are fronting costs for friends.
    — Rachel Hale, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • The diverging fortunes of the poorest and wealthiest Americans has emerged as a key theme in the US economy, and experts say AI is playing a significant role.
    — Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
Definition of emerge
Verb
  • Bidding wars broke out among everyday buyers and home prices surged.
    — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • The fire broke out in a hamlet in a semi-arid area near the Sierra de Los Filabres mountains.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026
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