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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
Will Barker, TheWeek, 16 June 2026
Toy Story 5 debuts in theaters on June 19.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
What happens next will be telling—OpenAI and Anthropic are chasing each other to public debuts that are looking increasingly inevitable.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 15 June 2026
IndieWire debuts the official stateside trailer exclusively below, and ahead of the film’s theatrical release starting June 26.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 15 June 2026
SpaceX’s initiation into this club, along with forthcoming debuts from frontier software makers OpenAI and Anthropic, is forcing a rebrand of the club itself.
—Tobias Burns, CNBC, 15 June 2026
Now, Megadeth doubles its total number of debuts on the Vinyl Albums rundown in 2026.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
After making their onscreen debuts together in NBC’s Freaks and Geeks (1999-2000), Rogen and Franco went on to star alongside each other in films like Pineapple Express (2008), This Is the End (2013), The Interview (2014) and The Disaster Artist (2017).
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 13 June 2026
Four countries are making their World Cup debuts, including Curacao, population 155,000, the smallest nation ever to reach the tournament.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
Noun
Sonny Baker and Jordan Cox will make their debuts as their replacements.
—Will Barker, TheWeek, 16 June 2026
Toy Story 5 debuts in theaters on June 19.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
What happens next will be telling—OpenAI and Anthropic are chasing each other to public debuts that are looking increasingly inevitable.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 15 June 2026
IndieWire debuts the official stateside trailer exclusively below, and ahead of the film’s theatrical release starting June 26.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 15 June 2026
SpaceX’s initiation into this club, along with forthcoming debuts from frontier software makers OpenAI and Anthropic, is forcing a rebrand of the club itself.
—Tobias Burns, CNBC, 15 June 2026
Now, Megadeth doubles its total number of debuts on the Vinyl Albums rundown in 2026.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
After making their onscreen debuts together in NBC’s Freaks and Geeks (1999-2000), Rogen and Franco went on to star alongside each other in films like Pineapple Express (2008), This Is the End (2013), The Interview (2014) and The Disaster Artist (2017).
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 13 June 2026
Four countries are making their World Cup debuts, including Curacao, population 155,000, the smallest nation ever to reach the tournament.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 10 June 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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South Korea arrives with a mix of European experience and a hunger for glory.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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When everyone arrives, Zack, Benji, Schwartz, Danny, and Luke are all at the swim-up bar as the storm clouds roll into the resort.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Barring injury, Mbappé could go on to overtake goalkeeper Hugo Lloris' record of 145 appearances for Les Bleus.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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Most of the tour’s SoCal appearances have had two opening acts, Lucinda Williams and the John Doe Folk Trio, and there are no skips in that triple-bill.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
21 June 2026
Verb
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The depth comes with questions.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Held in Évian-les-Bains, France, from June 15 to 17, this is the president’s fifth time attending the conference in person and comes amid heightened global turmoil, with the conflicts in Iran and Ukraine expected to loom large over the summit’s economic and geopolitical agenda.—
Emily Chang,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Just as the global economy cautiously emerges from one crisis, another is beckoning at the doorstep, one that is completely out of politicians’ control.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
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Continue reading … LONG ROAD AHEAD — 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' icon emerges from induced coma.—
,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Historic elements of the former hotel remain today, including a grand piano and white stone, spiral staircase that rises up to the second-floor banquet rooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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The Love Goddess Venus rises in your 10th House of Career and Status, standing opposite cosmic detective Pluto in your 4th House of Home, so public goals confront private truths that need recognition.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
Verb
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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
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However, with so much at stake, the realization suddenly dawns.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Then, in the bottom of the inning, Kennedy throws a pitch near Greinke’s head, and pandemonium breaks out, with both benches and bullpens emptying again, and players and even coaches going at each other.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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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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“Debuts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debuts. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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