debuts 1 of 2

variants also débuts
plural of debut

debuts

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of debut

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of debuts
Noun
Both displays have drawn thousands of viewers since their debuts in 2020. — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026 As for touch-screen controls, assuming this debuts, this will be a massive about-face for Apple, which for ages has shrugged aside the effectiveness and necessity of touch screens on laptops. — Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 26 Oct. 2026 Artificial intelligence startup Anthropic on Monday unveiled its public IPO filing ahead of what is expected to be one of the largest stock debuts in history. — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 26 Oct. 2026 The new hour debuts on Gorilla Comedy+ on November 2nd before making its way to YouTube on December 1st. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 26 Oct. 2026 This roster also reflects The District’s appeal to brands expanding selectively — with Adam Lippes, Pucci, Altuzarra and Maison Francis Kurkdjian choosing it for their Texas debuts, alongside Biologique Recherche’s sole Texas residence. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026 There are some other lovely aspects to the launch, which debuts next week. — James Manso, Allure, 23 Oct. 2026 The initial public offering market for consumer companies has been lackluster, more companies are postponing their public debuts and investors are beginning to lose confidence in the AI boom. — Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026 The art will return to the Broad for a grand opening exhibition when the museum’s $100-million, 55,000-square-foot expansion debuts in 2028 ahead of the Summer Olympics. — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for debuts
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • Nevertheless, his debut album, Awesome, arrives to you now via none other than Warner.
    — Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 30 Oct. 2026
  • With the highway typically closing for the winter in December, there’s still time to experience this remarkable stretch of road before the snow arrives.
    — Josh Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Both teams wore commemorative jersey patches honoring the late NBA coach Rick Adelman, who led the Kings to eight consecutive playoff appearances from 1998 through 2006.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The former Bellator heavyweight champion earned his 15th victory in 20 UFC appearances.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The local chapter voted to endorse Raman last month, and with that comes teams of eager doorknockers canvassing for her across the city.
    — Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The collision comes months after Independence police tightened restrictions on high-speed pursuits after years of scrutiny over the department's driving practices.
    — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • They’re led by Laura Berens, a CEO and entrepreneur, who emerges as the finest leader of the experiment with her firm-but-fair methods.
    — Marlow Stern, Variety, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Tantalizing opportunities may be found in copper-oxide ceramics known as cuprates, but achieving them requires first understanding how the superconducting phenomenon emerges at relatively warm temperatures.
    — Sven Badoux, New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Pay that rises with credentials, a clear schedule and predictable work can do more for retention than a signing bonus.
    — Alok Chanani, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Step up to the more powerful rear-drive model and output rises to 282 hp, with a larger 77-kWh battery.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The person who isn't a professional military officer, pursues a broad, deep, public professional career, and yet dawns the uniform an serves his nation.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 12 July 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • The young guys know, too, that if anything breaks out, Jones will most likely get it to the ground somehow.
    — Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2026
  • The stats Vasily Podkolzin breaks out with 30 goals and 22 assists.
    — Janson Duench, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

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“Debuts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debuts. Accessed 3 Nov. 2026.

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