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also débuts
as in premieres
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 debuts
Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Affleck and Damon were just beginning to make their film debuts in movies like 1992's School Ties by the time Phoenix died.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
The Perspectives lineup features 13 feature film debuts; a 14th may be announced at a later date.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 20 Jan. 2026
When the season of 15 designer debuts finished in October, the industry (and this journalist) breathed a small sigh of relief.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2026
Ha is enjoying the calm before her season debuts.
—Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 19 Jan. 2026
As Heated Rivalry‘s global fandom continues to grow, the opportunities are endless for its stars, who just made their late-night debuts.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 17 Jan. 2026
The news comes at the same time that P448 debuts a fresh store design at its new flagship in Shanghai iAPM Mall.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 6 Jan. 2026
Out of the ones that made their debuts over the last year and a half, an expert panel nominated their favorites and let readers do the rest.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 6 Jan. 2026
Noun
Ryan Murphy’s sci-fi body horror series The Beauty, starring Ashton Kutcher, Bella Hadid and Isabella Rossellini, debuts on streaming this week.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Affleck and Damon were just beginning to make their film debuts in movies like 1992's School Ties by the time Phoenix died.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
The Perspectives lineup features 13 feature film debuts; a 14th may be announced at a later date.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 20 Jan. 2026
When the season of 15 designer debuts finished in October, the industry (and this journalist) breathed a small sigh of relief.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2026
Ha is enjoying the calm before her season debuts.
—Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 19 Jan. 2026
As Heated Rivalry‘s global fandom continues to grow, the opportunities are endless for its stars, who just made their late-night debuts.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 17 Jan. 2026
The news comes at the same time that P448 debuts a fresh store design at its new flagship in Shanghai iAPM Mall.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 6 Jan. 2026
Out of the ones that made their debuts over the last year and a half, an expert panel nominated their favorites and let readers do the rest.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for debuts
Noun
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Glasgow Film Festival has unveiled the full lineup for its 22nd edition this year, which will showcase 16 world, European and international premieres and 68 UK premieres, including the world premiere of Molly Vs The Machines from director Marc Silver.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The extreme cold arrives Thursday night into Friday morning as wind chills drop as low as 45 below zero.—
Joseph Dames,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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If feedback arrives, filter it for usefulness and keep moving, because your authentic tone attracts supporters who appreciate your vision.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Since the series debuted last November, the show’s cast, including Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie, has become a sensation online in their late-night talk show appearances and interviews.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
12 Jan. 2026
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The couple — who are now one of the most watched of the season thanks to their double awards show appearances — were not shy about hiding their romance amidst the stars at the 2026 Golden Globes.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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But the meeting also comes just a week after Lee met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on a visit to Beijing—the first time a South Korean President has visited China since 2019 as Lee moves to normalize relations with China.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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Collin County Jail The arrest comes one day after Ezeiruaku was told he was being fined $10,528 by the NFL for pulling the helmet off a New York Giants player after a skirmish during the Cowboys' loss to the Giants on January 4.—
Briana Aldridge,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The shooting intensifies as a person emerges from the driver’s seat of the police vehicle and runs a few dozen yards away before collapsing.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Season 4 will explore the Mark that emerges from the wreckage.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The growth of networks spanning countries shows no sign of slowing, even as nationalism rises and geographical borders harden.—
Dr. Shaheena Janjuha-Jivraj,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Any return depends entirely on whether the price of gold rises over time.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
20 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Body camera video shows Graham running from the deputy as a struggle breaks out.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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At times, yes, when a football match breaks out between all of those stoppages.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Several human rights and conflict monitoring groups are estimating the death toll will be in the thousands as the country erupts into the most expansive anti-government protests in years.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
14 Jan. 2026
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When her childhood friend Bethany comes to visit with a new boyfriend, a volcano erupts.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
14 Jan. 2026
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