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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
Mike Kaye
january 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 Jan. 2026
Of this year’s official recommendations, 12 are narrative films and 13 are documentaries, 17 are feature directorial debuts, and 14 are directed by women.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 6 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
The film debuts in theaters on March 13.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
In Hong Kong, meanwhile, the stock market debuts for three Chinese tech giants are set to raise upwards of $1 billion this month.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 2 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, debuts by Chinese chipmakers this year on the mainland have been far more impressive.
—Sangmi Cha, Fortune, 2 Jan. 2026
The Sundance-premiering zombie flick written and directed by Zak Hilditch debuts on 1,172 screens.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 2 Jan. 2026
Noun
And as Young, Brown, Horn and the rookies prepare to make their NFL postseason debuts, Coach Dave Canales understands that — whether the Panthers win or lose — this is a vital moment for the team’s developing young core of players.
—Mike Kaye
january 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 Jan. 2026
Of this year’s official recommendations, 12 are narrative films and 13 are documentaries, 17 are feature directorial debuts, and 14 are directed by women.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 6 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
The film debuts in theaters on March 13.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
In Hong Kong, meanwhile, the stock market debuts for three Chinese tech giants are set to raise upwards of $1 billion this month.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 2 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, debuts by Chinese chipmakers this year on the mainland have been far more impressive.
—Sangmi Cha, Fortune, 2 Jan. 2026
The Sundance-premiering zombie flick written and directed by Zak Hilditch debuts on 1,172 screens.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 2 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for debuts
Verb
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The combination of a driving jet stream and approaching cold front will set the stage for two days of high fire danger across northeastern Colorado before the weekend arrives.—
Dave Aguilera,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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The astronauts are scheduled to land back on Earth before the next space station crew arrives in orbit, though NASA flight engineer Chris Williams and two Russian cosmonauts will remain onboard.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
14 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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Prosecutors have described the Survivors’ Act as a narrow tool, relevant only when new evidence emerges, a view sharply at odds with findings from the Oklahoma Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board.—
Stephen Martin,
Oklahoma Watch,
13 Jan. 2026
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Georgina Campbell and Joe Keery star as employees of a self-storage facility on top of a former military base, from whence a killer fungus emerges one night.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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At Sainte-Chapelle, the ticket rises to 22 euros for visitors from outside those countries, versus 16 euros for those within them, according to heritage officials.—
Thomas Adamson,
Fortune,
14 Jan. 2026
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Marital discord rises amid the chaos of the holidays.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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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Continue reading … POLITICS SENATE SHOWDOWN – Yelling match breaks out in Senate hearing with former Biden official over ‘two spirit’ safe spaces.—
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FOXNews.com,
1 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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