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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
Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Season 7 of Virgin River debuts on Netflix on March 12.
—Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 3 Mar. 2026
The absences of Byfield, Moore and Moverare opened the door for three NHL debuts, those of Angus Booth, Kenny Connors and Jared Wright.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 3 Mar. 2026
Ukrainian label Litkovska and Georgian brand Situationist are joining the official show calendar for the first time, while Co, Eenk, and Time will make their on-schedule presentation debuts.
—Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2026
There’s a strong focus on creative visions, notable debuts, decisive minimalism, relaxed tailoring, and, importantly, real-life wearability.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
That dynamic has carried countless lackluster follow-ups to strong debuts before general sentiment catches up.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 2 Mar. 2026
Those absences led to the Kings giving three players their NHL debuts in Booth, center Kenny Connors and winger Jared Wright.
—CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
More SouthPark mall store openings Other recent SouthPark store openings include North Carolina debuts by trendy Spanish fashion retailer Zara and Australian brand QUAY Eyewear.
—Charlotte Observer, 24 Feb. 2026
Noun
Those absences led to the Kings giving three players their NHL debuts in Booth, center Kenny Connors and winger Jared Wright.
—Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Season 7 of Virgin River debuts on Netflix on March 12.
—Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 3 Mar. 2026
The absences of Byfield, Moore and Moverare opened the door for three NHL debuts, those of Angus Booth, Kenny Connors and Jared Wright.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 3 Mar. 2026
Ukrainian label Litkovska and Georgian brand Situationist are joining the official show calendar for the first time, while Co, Eenk, and Time will make their on-schedule presentation debuts.
—Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2026
There’s a strong focus on creative visions, notable debuts, decisive minimalism, relaxed tailoring, and, importantly, real-life wearability.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
That dynamic has carried countless lackluster follow-ups to strong debuts before general sentiment catches up.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 2 Mar. 2026
Those absences led to the Kings giving three players their NHL debuts in Booth, center Kenny Connors and winger Jared Wright.
—CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
More SouthPark mall store openings Other recent SouthPark store openings include North Carolina debuts by trendy Spanish fashion retailer Zara and Australian brand QUAY Eyewear.
—Charlotte Observer, 24 Feb. 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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Those fears will no doubt again be widespread when a new collider arrives.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Mar. 2026
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If these are tasks that are in need of attention, go ahead and knock them out before your house cleaning crew arrives.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
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Karen’s reintroduction and Wendy’s commitment to appearances (be that at BravoCon 2025 and to film the season 10 reunion) have drawn in backlash.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Mar. 2026
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Delgado scored for the 26th time in 345 career appearances.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 Mar. 2026
Verb
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With thousands of citizens of countries around the world stranded at airports or on cruise ships, and some from countries like the Philippines and China killed in the exchanges of fire, more nations have a stake in what comes next.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Mar. 2026
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Their opposition to the attacks comes despite financial support from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, which has come out strongly in favor of toppling the Iranian regime.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Another plant that should be cut back in late fall is this plant, which emerges in spring and grows rapidly.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
4 Mar. 2026
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Although weakened, the factions still survive, and could form a powerful, transnational and motivated insurgency when the time comes to fight whatever emerges if the Islamic Republic falls.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Mar. 2026
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In reality, policymakers decide whether revenue rises faster than assessments, slower than assessments, or not at all.—
Martha E. Stark,
New York Daily News,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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However, with so much at stake, the realization suddenly dawns.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2026
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His talent dawns slowly even on experts.—
Adam Kilgore,
Washington Post,
5 Feb. 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
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