debuts 1 of 2

variants also débuts
plural of debut

debuts

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verb

present tense third-person singular of debut

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Recent Examples of debuts
Noun
Of the bunch, Kaminsky is the only Broadway veteran, with Álvarez, Knight and Cochran — as well as understudies Caron Buinis, Caroline Hendricks and Michael Holding — all making their Broadway debuts with Paranormal Activity. Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026 Both films earned roughly $9 million in their sophomore outings (with each suffering a 60% decline from their respective debuts), so the final order on box office charts won’t be confirmed until Monday. Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 23 Aug. 2026 This year's telecast will also bring new song premieres, television debuts, symphonic arrangements, and collaborations that cross genres throughout the night. Veronica Villafañe, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 Chicago quarterback Caleb Williams and the rest of the Bears' starters made their preseason debuts in cameo fashion, playing just the opening series. CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026 Bloomberg | Getty Images Singapore state investor Temasek Holdings is on a hot streak in India, where three of its portfolio companies have gained more than 30% after market debuts this week. Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026 Meloni and Hargitay made their SVU debuts as Elliot Stabler and Olivia Benson, respectively, when the show premiered in 1999. Entertainment Weekly, 19 Aug. 2026 North Carolina's Bill Belichick debuts at this tier entering his second year as a college football head coach. Chris Vannini, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026 Disneyland has begun construction on the world’s first Coco attraction that will take riders to the Land of the Dead with Miguel, Hector and other Rivera family members when the new boat ride debuts at Disney California Adventure. Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 18 Aug. 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
  • Once the rut arrives, deer drop their guard, but mature bucks don’t do so nearly as much as most hunters think.
    Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026
  • At Daisy Chain Fields, Rodrigo will likely face little resistance — but the show arrives in an ever more challenging time for women’s health and rights.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Fights broke out when some students protested Yiannopoulos’ appearances and accused him of hate speech, while others celebrated him as a champion of free speech.
    Safiyah Riddle, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Getty Images The Atlanta Braves have employed countless players throughout their long history, from Hall of Fame stars to short-term contributors whose careers in Atlanta were measured in only a handful of appearances.
    Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • There comes a point in every woman’s life when a mid-calf floral skirt starts looking suspiciously like the best thing in your wardrobe.
    Georgia Brown, Glamour, 29 Aug. 2026
  • In addition, each figure comes with extra sets of hands and accessories related to each of the characters.
    Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • In a linebacker room with shallow depth, don’t be surprised if Ili emerges early.
    Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The feature bowed at the Halloween box office in October 2020 and was based on his own 2017 short about a parking lot attendant haunted by a monster who emerges from touchscreen gagets.
    Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 24 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The damage to the sport, in terms of lost revenues and fan disengagement, rises the more games that are missed.
    Evan Drellich, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • That stored energy could then be recovered when electricity demand rises.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 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
  • Offense breaks out, Twins rout Athletics Ryan Kreidler created a memory for his friends and family, and the Twins followed suit.
    Dan Hayes, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The story tracks a Chinese chef who moves to the Middle East to clear family debts by running a restaurant, only to see the venue become a community refuge when armed conflict breaks out across the region.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026

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“Debuts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debuts. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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