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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
Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 10 Sep. 2025
When the second season begins in January 2026, Unrivaled will debut Hive Basketball Club and Breeze Basketball Club, each of which will have six players.
—Ben Pickman, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 23 Sep. 2025
Koch made his first test batch in his Boston-area home before the brew made its official public debut April 15, 1985.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Paul’s season will debut next year on ABC.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 10 Sep. 2025
When the second season begins in January 2026, Unrivaled will debut Hive Basketball Club and Breeze Basketball Club, each of which will have six players.
—Ben Pickman, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
Since its debut five decades ago, obsession, interest, and affection for the film has not waned.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 23 Sep. 2025
Koch made his first test batch in his Boston-area home before the brew made its official public debut April 15, 1985.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for debut
Noun
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Francesca and Maple, along with their mom, accompanied Bateman to the premiere of Black Rabbit at the Toronto International Film Festival, where the family posed on the red carpet together.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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Actors Elliot Page and Julia Shiplett made their red carpet debut as a couple while attending the Tuesday premiere for Spike Jonze’s new film The Tiger, per E!—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As the respiratory virus season arrives, some still worry that so many statements and counter-statements about vaccines will ultimately create a chilling effect.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Sep. 2025
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The first officer to arrive, Robert Allsup, broke through the front door and found Mohammed straddling the victim while holding a kitchen knife, Santa Clara police Chief Cory Morgan said at a news conference days after the shooting.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
20 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There are 64 players who have had at least 30 plate appearances against Kershaw in the regular season.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
20 Sep. 2025
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Sasaki will make another appearance out of the bullpen on Sunday.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Something has to give if the Commanders want to keep their young quarterback leading the way for years to come.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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Arsenal have been so used to Saka coming inside onto his left foot, so to have a player who is equally capable of driving down the outside and running along the byline is a new threat.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Jolie nonetheless manages to bring some palpable life to the role, complicating her otherworldly magnetism with a dawning dread and sorrow.—
Richard Lawson,
IndieWire,
7 Sep. 2025
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Health authorities have urged Massachusetts residents to take precautions, including avoiding outdoor activities during peak mosquito hours from dusk to dawn in areas of high risk, draining standing water where mosquitoes can breed, and repairing or installing screens to windows and doors.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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There will be times, like at a raucous Goodison Park last February, when Everton can rise to an occasion and make life difficult for their neighbours.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
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At times like the present, when inflation is rising and the labor market is slowing, the dual mandates are sitting on a see-saw.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Ben Rice has emerged as one of the league’s best hitters.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Jaxson Dart Following Russell Wilson Struggles New York may have a couple of emerging threats in its passing game in the form of young wide receivers Malik Nabers and Wan'Dale Robinson.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Along the way, the recruits will be captured aboard a Star Destroyer, break out of a First Order detention cell, elude the clutches of Kylo Ren and escape back to a secret base on Batuu.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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Despite the short-term consolidation, the shares are now flashing a historically bullish long-term signal that may help V break out of this range.—
Schaeffer's Investment Research,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Debut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debut. Accessed 26 Sep. 2025.
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