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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 Wall, Space.com, 3 Sep. 2025
With marquee names like Clay Holmes and Kodai Senga struggling, the Mets have turned things over to the youth movement, as top prospects Nolan McLean and Jonah Tong both made their big-league debuts in August.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
There are also some notable players making their league debuts.
—Cerys Jones, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2025
The Versace outfit was just one of a number of sneak peeks celebrities have given the public of major designer debuts scheduled for Paris Fashion Week later this month.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
Jerry Garcia’s New Bestselling Album Garcia, as the leader of the Jerry Garcia Band, debuts on the Top Album Sales chart this week.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Major League Baseball debuts don’t get much more memorable than the one former TCU standout Payton Tolle had Friday.
—Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Aug. 2025
From special tribute shows and exciting debuts to surprise guests, the Opry is kicking off the next era of country music in style.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 29 Aug. 2025
The film debuts this weekend in Venice.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
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Such debuts are rare for SpaceX, which is famous for its extensive rocket reuse.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 3 Sep. 2025
With marquee names like Clay Holmes and Kodai Senga struggling, the Mets have turned things over to the youth movement, as top prospects Nolan McLean and Jonah Tong both made their big-league debuts in August.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
There are also some notable players making their league debuts.
—Cerys Jones, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2025
The Versace outfit was just one of a number of sneak peeks celebrities have given the public of major designer debuts scheduled for Paris Fashion Week later this month.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
Jerry Garcia’s New Bestselling Album Garcia, as the leader of the Jerry Garcia Band, debuts on the Top Album Sales chart this week.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Major League Baseball debuts don’t get much more memorable than the one former TCU standout Payton Tolle had Friday.
—Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Aug. 2025
From special tribute shows and exciting debuts to surprise guests, the Opry is kicking off the next era of country music in style.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 29 Aug. 2025
The film debuts this weekend in Venice.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for debuts
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When summer arrives in Phoenix, city officials respond to the needs of an urban population coping with rising temperatures.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Even though the weather is much more tolerable than in the hot summer months, once that fall feeling arrives, the end of mowing the grass for the year is in sight.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
2 Sep. 2025
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His other notable roles include appearances on Obi-Wan Kenobi (2022) and Only Murders in the Building (2024), as well as a leading role on Hulu's Welcome to Chippendales (2022–2023), which nabbed him an Emmy nomination.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Sep. 2025
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In 598 plate appearances, Ozzie Albies has hit 15 long balls, tallied 64 RBIs and scored 66 runs.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Of course, with a luxury experience also comes a luxurious price tag and the cost of tickets won’t be the kind of budget fares people most associate with bus travel.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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The singer’s recent hometown show comes weeks after her now ex-boyfriend, The Kid LAROI, seemingly confirmed their split.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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What often emerges from these operations is a community that appreciates accountability where genuine growth can take place.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Framed and put in prison, John emerges out for revenge and ready to reunite with fiancée he was been ripped apart from, Sophia (Shailene Woodley).—
Julie Hinds,
Freep.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Buy before his price rises multiple rounds.—
Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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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,
5 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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Gunfire erupts at Minneapolis Catholic school.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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Social media erupts with assumptions about psychiatric conditions.—
Victor Petreca,
Time,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Debuts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debuts. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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