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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
Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 13 Aug. 2025
The rocket debuted with a test flight in July 2024 and flew again this past March, successfully sending a French spy satellite to Earth orbit on the rocket's first-ever commercial mission.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Stuart James, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
This year the house’s new artistic director, Demna, who was appointed in March, will make his debut.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Outlaw Oyster debuted in February as a pop-up concept and became a permanent fixture inside Crafty Cow’s Wauwatosa location, 6517 W. North Ave.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 13 Aug. 2025
The rocket debuted with a test flight in July 2024 and flew again this past March, successfully sending a French spy satellite to Earth orbit on the rocket's first-ever commercial mission.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Verb
Or, to put it another way, over four years before Max Dowman, who made his senior debut for Arsenal aged 15 years, five months and 28 days on Saturday against Leeds United, was born.
—Stuart James, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
This year the house’s new artistic director, Demna, who was appointed in March, will make his debut.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for debut
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The film has seen strong sales since its premiere in a special screening at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year, going to CNN Portugal, Radio Canada, TVP in Poland and Switzerland’s RTS.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
29 Aug. 2025
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Last night, the humanitarian lawyer stepped out with husband George to support the premiere of his latest film, Jay Kelly, in a look that speaks to her elegant signature style.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
29 Aug. 2025
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Among Stahl’s top tips were arriving at the airport with plenty of time for potentially long security lines and familiarizing yourself with the TSA’s rules.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
30 Aug. 2025
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While Milwaukee was thrilled to have Major League Baseball back when the Brewers arrived in 1970, the enthusiasm didn't translate into fans filling the stands.—
Chris Foran,
jsonline.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Her exit came after fans demanded the show remove her when her use of a racial slur on a past podcast appearance surfaced online.—
Christopher Kuhagen,
jsonline.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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The football parents spoke exclusively to PEOPLE on the red carpet and shared their respective reactions to Travis' girlfriend Taylor Swift's recent appearance on New Heights, the podcast Travis hosts with his brother, Jason Kelce.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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The Tennessee Titans had one of the worst rosters in football last season and went just 3-14 as a result, but with Cam Ward now under center, a new era is dawning in Music City.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Aug. 2025
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In the mornings, Bryant beat Illinois’ NFL liaison, scouts and dawn itself to the Illini training facility.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
9 Aug. 2025
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Humidity was rising and winds were decreasing, but those winds may pick up Aug. 27, Cal Fire warned in the update.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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Last weekend, reports emerged that Washington had made Brian Robinson Jr. available in trade talks.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Aug. 2025
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From the free love movement to emerging regulations, the design team at GM contended with a slew of changes.—
Jackie Charniga,
Freep.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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If Dieng isn’t able to break out next season, or at least carve out a real role in the rotation, his time in Oklahoma City may come to an end by this time next year, if not earlier.—
Nick Crain,
Forbes.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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An American Airlines flight traveling from Philadelphia to Phoenix made a safe landing on Aug. 23 after a fire broke out inside the cabin, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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The report was issued Friday at 3:37 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Friday at 3:43 p.m.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
30 Aug. 2025
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The letter, dated April 15 and about two months before the misconduct complaint was issued, was provided to the Free Press by Oakland County public information officer Bill Mullan.—
Darcie Moran,
Freep.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Debut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debut. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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