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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
Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
As part of a new cohort of directors that came up on YouTube before making their feature debuts, Parsons hasn’t noticed any stigma around that trajectory in his own journey to the big screen.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 25 May 2026
Flight 12 debuts Version 3 (V3) of Starship Crucially, the flight test marked the debut of SpaceX's third-generation prototype of Starship.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 23 May 2026
Rookie shortstops Kevin McGonigle, 21, and Konnor Griffin, 20, made their debuts this spring and have supplied a spark for the Detroit Tigers and Pittsburgh Pirates, respectively.
—Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Jumping Jack Flash and The Detroit Underground will be making their series debuts.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2026
The first episode debuts on May 24 on the cable network.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
The Sky were already dealing with a handful of injuries as DiJonai Carrington (foot), Azura Stevens (knee) and Courtney Vandersloot (knee) are yet to make their season debuts.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
The company made the announcements at its annual Google I/O developer conference on Tuesday, gaining an audience for new product debuts at a time when the market has been focused on the soaring valuations of OpenAI and Anthropic, which are both gearing up for IPOs as soon as this year.
—Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 19 May 2026
Noun
In Conversation This week in literary history, Ira Aldridge debuts as Othello on the London stage.
—Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
As part of a new cohort of directors that came up on YouTube before making their feature debuts, Parsons hasn’t noticed any stigma around that trajectory in his own journey to the big screen.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 25 May 2026
Flight 12 debuts Version 3 (V3) of Starship Crucially, the flight test marked the debut of SpaceX's third-generation prototype of Starship.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 23 May 2026
Rookie shortstops Kevin McGonigle, 21, and Konnor Griffin, 20, made their debuts this spring and have supplied a spark for the Detroit Tigers and Pittsburgh Pirates, respectively.
—Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Jumping Jack Flash and The Detroit Underground will be making their series debuts.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2026
The first episode debuts on May 24 on the cable network.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
The Sky were already dealing with a handful of injuries as DiJonai Carrington (foot), Azura Stevens (knee) and Courtney Vandersloot (knee) are yet to make their season debuts.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
The company made the announcements at its annual Google I/O developer conference on Tuesday, gaining an audience for new product debuts at a time when the market has been focused on the soaring valuations of OpenAI and Anthropic, which are both gearing up for IPOs as soon as this year.
—Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 19 May 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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Once those systems are disconnected, even power that arrives later may no longer reach the areas where it is needed most.—
Fangxing Fran Li,
The Conversation,
27 May 2026
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So, the next leadership decision arrives immediately.—
Lior Weinstein,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Noun
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In 246 plate appearances, Brandon Nimmo has hit seven long balls, tallied 21 RBIs and scored 25 runs.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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Thirty four appearances that yielded three goals last term mean Virgili is seasoned in the elite, and Barça could bring him back home.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Verb
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The study comes as the sun remains near the peak of Solar Cycle 25, a period of heightened solar activity that has already produced spectacular aurora displays across the globe.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
26 May 2026
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The highly anticipated model marks a departure from the aesthetic of typical Ferraris and comes even as other luxury car manufacturers, notably Porsche and Lamborghini, have scaled back on plans to launch their own EVs due to weak demand.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
26 May 2026
Verb
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Through the fuzz and the bad camera angles emerges an extraordinary catalogue of dummies, flicks, and feints, a hodge-podge of silly tricks.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Elsewhere, the New York Knicks will have to wait until at least Thursday to find out which team emerges from the Western Conference.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Essential safety tips for heavy rain When heavy rain sets in, the risk of flooding and hazardous driving conditions rises.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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More than fifty meters tall, the monument rises abruptly above the banks of the river Ancre, a tributary of the Somme.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 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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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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Episode 2 starts with another flashback to young Nolan’s life on Viltrum when the Scourge Virus breaks out.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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