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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
Jack Smart, People.com, 8 July 2025
Elsewhere, Vietnamese filmmaker Trương Minh Quý, best known for his buzzy feature Viet and Nam, will debut Hair, Paper, Water…, a new feature co-directed with Nicolas Graux.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 8 July 2025
Anna Chan, Billboard, 7 July 2025
All four attractions have been updated through the years, but remain largely unchanged from their original debut.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 7 July 2025
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Noun
In March, DiCaprio joined YouTube, his first new social media account in years, to debut the film's trailer.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 8 July 2025
Elsewhere, Vietnamese filmmaker Trương Minh Quý, best known for his buzzy feature Viet and Nam, will debut Hair, Paper, Water…, a new feature co-directed with Nicolas Graux.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 8 July 2025
Verb
The little tan pup appears to be a French bulldog, and made his debut on the 16-time Grammy nominated rapper’s Instagram account on June 28.
—Anna Chan, Billboard, 7 July 2025
All four attractions have been updated through the years, but remain largely unchanged from their original debut.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for debut
Noun
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After the premiere, new episodes will hit the platform every Thursday at 9 p.m. ET.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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Plus, check out a special sneak preview from the season 8 premiere of The Rookie.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
Verb
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Sullivan’s Crossing is a yearly show in the grand tradition of old, meaning season 4 should arrive in April or May of 2026.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Scuderia Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur and Oracle Red Bull Racing Team Principal Christian Horner arrive in the paddock together during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Mexico at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez on October 26, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
Noun
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Stephenson has thrown just one inning as a member of the Angels, hurting himself in his second appearance back from Tommy John surgery on May 30.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 July 2025
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It was intended to insult someone's appearance, particularly their eyes.—
Dina Kaur,
AZCentral.com,
8 July 2025
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But death, Spike comes to discover, has a life of its own, and his only hope of saving his mother will hinge on the dawning recognition that out of sight doesn’t have to be the same thing as out of mind.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
18 June 2025
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Although heavy rains and strong winds attempted to dampen the vibes on Saturday, May 31, thousands of attendees braved the elements, dawning ponchos and other protective gear to ensure the fun continued.—
Essence,
Essence,
3 June 2025
Verb
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Success for any one of the players, as well as the end-users, constitutes a rising tide for industrial autonomy.—
Richard Bishop,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Comparing unit prices at the grocery store, shopping the sale racks and collecting spare change are necessities for many Americans, who are coping with stagnant wages, rising prices and mounting bills.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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Inspired by travel, fashion, art, and emerging technologies, the team has completed interiors internationally and in many of South Florida’s most coveted buildings.—
Dan Howarth,
Architectural Digest,
7 July 2025
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American leaders in Washington cannot continue to rely on Beijing for materials while the Chinese are emerging as a military rival.—
Kamran Bokhari,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Globally, unrest broke out in several countries, including Mexico, Egypt and Peru, because of food scarcity and costs.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 July 2025
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He was suspended again for three days a few weeks later after a fight broke out between officers and an inmate in the police department's detention center.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
4 July 2025
Verb
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Forecasters say an additional 6 to 12 inches fell after the warning was issued.—
Richard Webner,
Austin American Statesman,
12 July 2025
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With Saturday’s letters, Trump has now issued tariff conditions on 24 countries and the 27-member European Union.—
Aamer Madhani,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
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“Debut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debut. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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