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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
Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 10 June 2026
Four countries are making their World Cup debuts, including Curacao, population 155,000, the smallest nation ever to reach the tournament.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
IndieWire debuts the trailer exclusively below ahead of its July 2026 release.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 9 June 2026
The results of those labors, Devil’s Quarry, debuts June 10 as Season Five of Bone Valley.
—Paul Solotaroff, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2026
The service debuts next week on June 16 and will offered to viewers locally through Prime Video, including those without Amazon subscriptions.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 June 2026
The debuts of Sex and the City and The Sopranos in 1998–99 were met with a slew of major nominations.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 7 June 2026
Waymo's 6th-generation Driver debuts in the Ojai The Ojai will be the first vehicle to use Waymo's sixth-generation Waymo Driver.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
Everyone from Tiffany Haddish, Remi Bader and Claire Kittle (who all made their runway debuts) to Camille Kostek, Alix Earle and all four of the Nader sisters — Sarah Jane, Mary Holland, Brooks Nader and Grace Ann — sizzled in sexy swimwear.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
Noun
The 2026 contestants' Instagram and TikTok profiles are frozen in time, showcasing their final adventures and accomplishments (like Kenzie Annis graduating from nursing school) before they were sequestered in May, prior to their debuts in the Fijian villa.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 10 June 2026
Four countries are making their World Cup debuts, including Curacao, population 155,000, the smallest nation ever to reach the tournament.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
IndieWire debuts the trailer exclusively below ahead of its July 2026 release.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 9 June 2026
The results of those labors, Devil’s Quarry, debuts June 10 as Season Five of Bone Valley.
—Paul Solotaroff, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2026
The service debuts next week on June 16 and will offered to viewers locally through Prime Video, including those without Amazon subscriptions.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 June 2026
The debuts of Sex and the City and The Sopranos in 1998–99 were met with a slew of major nominations.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 7 June 2026
Waymo's 6th-generation Driver debuts in the Ojai The Ojai will be the first vehicle to use Waymo's sixth-generation Waymo Driver.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
Everyone from Tiffany Haddish, Remi Bader and Claire Kittle (who all made their runway debuts) to Camille Kostek, Alix Earle and all four of the Nader sisters — Sarah Jane, Mary Holland, Brooks Nader and Grace Ann — sizzled in sexy swimwear.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for debuts
Noun
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The former couple attended a variety of events together, from races to movie premieres and charity galas—including the premiere of Pixar’s Cars 2 in 2011.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
3 Feb. 2026
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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 achievement arrives amid broader industry efforts to develop viable electric and hybrid propulsion for aviation.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
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Helado Tropical, the duo’s debut album, arrives July 17 via Psychic Hotline.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
10 June 2026
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The entire Knicks roster, head coach Mike Brown and other surprise guests will make appearances in the special episode.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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San Francisco went from 6-10 in 2010 to 13-3 and made the first of three straight appearances in the NFC championship game, a Super Bowl appearance after the 2012 season.—
Michael McGough,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
Verb
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As classic cars prepare to roll onto the Mother Road and communities across eight states launch centennial celebrations, organizers hope the milestone serves not only as a tribute to history but as a call to preserve what comes next.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
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The vote comes as communities around the country debate how to handle increasingly large data centers creeping into populated areas.—
Mary Ramsey
Updated June 8,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Quarterback Patrick Mahomes continues to work back from a knee injury while Justin Fields takes first-team reps and Xavier Worthy emerges as a standout.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
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Beyond Munich’s spring and fall festivals, a broader picture emerges on a Bavarian suds safari that winds through brewery towns, beer halls and village squares where alcohol‑free options are gaining traction.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
Verb
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The arch spans 78 feet and rises 65 feet high, drawing hikers eager to experience one of the region’s most striking landmarks.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2026
Verb
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The realization that loneliness might be even more keenly felt in the midst of a familiar crowd is one that dawns with maturity.—
Maria Albano,
Air Mail,
9 May 2026
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However, with so much at stake, the realization suddenly dawns.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Then, in the bottom of the inning, Kennedy throws a pitch near Greinke’s head, and pandemonium breaks out, with both benches and bullpens emptying again, and players and even coaches going at each other.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Occasionally, an argument breaks out about who ate the last slice of baloney in the refrigerator.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Debuts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debuts. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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