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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
Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2026
The production will star two-time Oscar winner Adrien Brody and Golden Globe nominee Tessa Thompson in both of their Broadway debuts.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026
The show’s second season debuts in May 2026.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 13 Apr. 2026
The play’s seven-member cast is a mix of veteran actors, college grads making their debuts and college students, reflecting the company’s new Loud Bridge initiative to provide professional work for actors at every level of their career.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
Matt Riddle, who competed in two WrestleManias, is one of many outstanding talents heading to Las Vegas during WrestleMania Week in April to headline two shows from two top indie promotions from South Florida, both companies making their Sin City debuts.
—James Varsallone, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
The first of two sister ships, dubbed Ilma, debuts in 2024.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
Euphoria season three debuts Sunday on HBO.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 11 Apr. 2026
The show stars Gadd and Jamie Bell as brothers in all ways but blood, and the six-episode limited series debuts on HBO this April.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 7 Apr. 2026
Noun
The Atelier des Établisseurs debuts with three distinct creations, each exploring a different dimension of craft and design.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2026
The production will star two-time Oscar winner Adrien Brody and Golden Globe nominee Tessa Thompson in both of their Broadway debuts.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026
The show’s second season debuts in May 2026.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 13 Apr. 2026
The play’s seven-member cast is a mix of veteran actors, college grads making their debuts and college students, reflecting the company’s new Loud Bridge initiative to provide professional work for actors at every level of their career.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
Matt Riddle, who competed in two WrestleManias, is one of many outstanding talents heading to Las Vegas during WrestleMania Week in April to headline two shows from two top indie promotions from South Florida, both companies making their Sin City debuts.
—James Varsallone, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
The first of two sister ships, dubbed Ilma, debuts in 2024.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
Euphoria season three debuts Sunday on HBO.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 11 Apr. 2026
The show stars Gadd and Jamie Bell as brothers in all ways but blood, and the six-episode limited series debuts on HBO this April.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 7 Apr. 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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As another Tax Day arrives, the average refund this year is $3,462, up 11%, or around $350, from 2025, according to IRS data.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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In the influencer era, the celebrity memoir arrives almost simultaneously with the scandal itself.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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For their two red carpet appearances during the festival, Meghan kept things simple, wearing first a chic all-black look followed by a navy belted coat.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
12 Apr. 2026
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Defender Guilherme Biro earned his first assist after collecting one through his first 67 appearances and Facundo Torres grabbed his fourth in his first season with Austin after tallying 16 in three seasons with Orlando City.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The decrease in approvals for citizenship comes amid fluctuations in those applying to naturalize.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
13 Apr. 2026
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Failure to do so comes with a fine of up to $32.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In this season’s conversations with writers—who all listen to the institute’s archival sound of writers across decades—a new theme emerges.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
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The leading thought behind why is that methane forms a blue color, so as the north pole emerges from winter, much of that methane is still present, giving the polar area its blue color initially.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Smoke rises following an Israeli airstrike in Nabatieh, Lebanon, April 16, 2026.—
April 16,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Monica rises, and her cobalt raiment slithers behind her down the steps.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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However, with so much at stake, the realization suddenly dawns.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2026
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His talent dawns slowly even on experts.—
Adam Kilgore,
Washington Post,
5 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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“Debuts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debuts. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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