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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
In 2024, Willow released her debut EP, Stranger, and followed it the next year with her first full-length album, Southern Belle Raisin’ Hell. — Sid Evans, Southern Living, 21 July 2026 Find out which mommy is Mommy when Other Mommy debuts in theaters October 9. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 21 July 2026
Verb
This flagship grand tourer, a pinnacle of Aston Martin's front-engined line-up, will debut at Monterey Car Week, with deliveries starting in late 2026. — Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 That could change in September, according to Bloomberg, which has published reports that Apple will debut its first foldable device at its annual iPhone launch event. — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 22 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
  • Furious began with a double episode premiere today, and will air weekly after that on Hulu and Disney Plus, since those are essentially the same service now.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • At the Rome, Italy, premiere of Brand New Day, Holland switched things up by using a different name for his wife.
    — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026
Definition of premiere
Verb
  • When the iPhone 17 Pro arrived, the A19 Pro took over that lead.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Fans hoping to recreate that viral festival experience should arrive early.
    — Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026
Definition of arrive
Noun
  • Canales had prepped the crowd beforehand that this was going to happen, so Asher’s appearance drew the biggest cheer of the evening.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Pirates opener Yohan Ramírez pitched two scoreless innings allowing one hit with a walk and four strikeouts in his first career start after 208 relief appearances, the most by a Pirates pitcher before making a start.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Definition of appearance
Verb
  • Even in the prime of his worldwide fame, the legendary jazz saxophonist regularly came home for gigs.
    — Dan Kelly July 28, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
  • Accessibility Most guests park in a central lot before heading to their cabins—reducing carbon emissions—but two ADA-compliant cabins come with parking spots.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
Definition of come
Verb
  • Sunday dawned fairly clear and bright for the World Cup 2026 final, with temperatures dropping from last week’s oppressive, humid 90s to the drier upper 70s and low 80s with wildfire smoke all but washed away.
    — Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 19 July 2026
  • The person who isn't a professional military officer, pursues a broad, deep, public professional career, and yet dawns the uniform an serves his nation.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 12 July 2026
Definition of dawn
Verb
  • As tensions rise with the Sacramento County Office of Education, Sacramento City Unified is pressing ahead with a new fiscal sustainability plan aimed at avoiding insolvency and preserving local control.
    — Chaewon Chung July 30, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
  • Ajanel is now a rising junior at Dalton State College pursuing a career in nursing.
    — Nila Roper, AJC.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of rise
Verb
  • Moreover, with new and different form factors emerging, consumers have even more choices, ranging from rings and bracelets to glasses and watches.
    — Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • When Mike Tomlin resigned last winter, leaving the Steelers searching for a coach for the first time in almost two decades, McCarthy emerged as a contender.
    — Mike DeFabo, New York Times, 27 July 2026
Definition of emerge
Verb
  • Ornelas, 26, has appeared in 32 MLB games for the Texas Rangers and Atlanta Braves over the last three seasons, but has broken out in Triple-A this season.
    — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Sacramento State paid rapper Lil Yachty $100,000 to perform inside Hornet Stadium during halftime, but the free concert was shut down within minutes after multiple fights broke out in the crowd, prompting a large law enforcement response.
    — Steve Large, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Definition of break out

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