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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
Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
At least that seems to be the logic behind the two newest debuts from Vacheron Constantin, the Swiss watchmaker that celebrates its 270th anniversary this week.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2025
Design platform Figma and Circle more than doubled in their recent market debuts.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
Rounding out the cast are Blake Lindsley (Reacher, NCIS), Kate Spare (Trust, Punching Henry) and Will River Mossek (Our Hero Balthasar), as well as Jasper John Weinberg and Elisabeth Fitzgerald making their screen debuts.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 14 Sep. 2025
All 32 teams made their 2025 season debuts in Week 1, with dramatic endings, statement wins and potentially damaging defeats among the outcomes on display.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
Both teams should be happy with the early returns from the trade, with Parsons and Clark both having strong debuts.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
Now, thanks to clever usage from a rising hip-hop musician, the track becomes a commercial success again in the United Kingdom, while a separate related version also debuts on multiple tallies at the same time.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
At least that seems to be the logic behind the two newest debuts from Vacheron Constantin, the Swiss watchmaker that celebrates its 270th anniversary this week.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2025
Design platform Figma and Circle more than doubled in their recent market debuts.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
Rounding out the cast are Blake Lindsley (Reacher, NCIS), Kate Spare (Trust, Punching Henry) and Will River Mossek (Our Hero Balthasar), as well as Jasper John Weinberg and Elisabeth Fitzgerald making their screen debuts.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 14 Sep. 2025
All 32 teams made their 2025 season debuts in Week 1, with dramatic endings, statement wins and potentially damaging defeats among the outcomes on display.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
Both teams should be happy with the early returns from the trade, with Parsons and Clark both having strong debuts.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for debuts
Verb
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The debut of Nature of Things arrives at a time when the body and hair care categories are experiencing rapid growth and innovation.—
Emma Sandler,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Prime members also unlock free delivery, and this compact container home arrives as quickly as four days.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The slam was the third time in his past four appearances that Scott has allowed a walk-off hit in a Dodgers’ loss – two home runs and a two-run single.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
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Clemens hadn’t received more than 150 plate appearances in any season prior to this one.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The milestone comes four decades after Roxana Zal, 14, became the youngest female winner of the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Limited Series Or Special in 1984 for Something About Amelia, according to the website for the awards.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
15 Sep. 2025
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Wildfire worries With the worsening drought comes worries over wildfires.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Nuestra Cartagena emerges as a collaborative effort to navigate those upsides and downsides as equitably and sustainably as possible, in a way that keeps all of Cartagena's communities in mind.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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But the more these breakaways happen in the context of a film, the quicker a pattern emerges where critical moments are undercut by multiple breaks that drag things out to a not-so-welcome 155 minute runtime.—
David Opie,
IndieWire,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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If inflation rises, the Fed could increase interest rates in an attempt to slow the economy.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Packing a tent, space blanket, tarp and bivy can help you be prepared if severe weather breaks out or your plan takes a turn.—
Daniella Segura,
Sacbee.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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When the Browns win a game, any game, the entire city erupts in joy.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Charlie Carrasco always attends Wave home games, cheering, asking if the team is winning, and joining in when the crowd erupts.—
Fernando Ramirez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Debuts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debuts. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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