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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
Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
This year, the Opry is celebrating its centennial anniversary and has been welcoming a lot of debuts in the last few weeks.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2025
Another horror film debuts, as well, though lacking a similarly starry cast and crew, that may be able to leverage its viral word of mouth buzz to box office glory.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Oct. 2025
The new season debuts on Netflix Thursday.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
Luka Doncic and Marcus Smart were set to make their preseason debuts against the Suns on Tuesday after sitting out of the team’s first three preseason games.
—Khobi Price, Oc Register, 15 Oct. 2025
Auter debuts today exclusively online.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025
The new route debuts on May 4, 2026, departing from Paris for an overnight trip to Pompeii, Italy.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025
The slate, completed from a record 111 submissions from 44 different countries, runs the gamut from debuts works to compelling stories from acclaimed directors.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
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Season one winners Tyra Mae Steele and Jasper Troy made their NXT debuts shortly after their victories several months ago.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
This year, the Opry is celebrating its centennial anniversary and has been welcoming a lot of debuts in the last few weeks.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2025
Another horror film debuts, as well, though lacking a similarly starry cast and crew, that may be able to leverage its viral word of mouth buzz to box office glory.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Oct. 2025
The new season debuts on Netflix Thursday.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
Luka Doncic and Marcus Smart were set to make their preseason debuts against the Suns on Tuesday after sitting out of the team’s first three preseason games.
—Khobi Price, Oc Register, 15 Oct. 2025
Auter debuts today exclusively online.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025
The new route debuts on May 4, 2026, departing from Paris for an overnight trip to Pompeii, Italy.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025
The slate, completed from a record 111 submissions from 44 different countries, runs the gamut from debuts works to compelling stories from acclaimed directors.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for debuts
Verb
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If sunlight is cut off for too long, your lawn may weaken or die, leaving behind a patchy mess when spring arrives.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
21 Oct. 2025
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The show arrives at a time in which the market for immersive exhibitions has exploded, with everything from sophisticated digital art displays from legitimate organizations like teamLab to more pedestrian shows that focus on projection-mapping.—
Douglas Markowitz,
Miami Herald,
21 Oct. 2025
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The two appearances mark back-to-back outings in sculptural footwear, reinforcing her ongoing preference for statement-height silhouettes this season.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
18 Oct. 2025
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However, replacement Nick Woltemade has started to find his feet with four goals in seven appearances for his new club.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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The Shrine, an oasis of faith in the heart of downtown, has a women’s clinic that helps with all that comes with addiction and human trafficking.—
Joe Dwinell,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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Lomo saltado, a uniquely Peruvian steak stir-fry, which traditionally comes with French fries, is plated with the fries hidden beneath tender meat and onions, soaking up all the flavorful drippings and making an accompanying portion of fluffy white rice seem nearly unnecessary.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Continue reading … COMEBACK KID – Former GOP senator emerges from private sector with new mission.—
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FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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But not really a whole bunch has changed here because the most realistic buyer — until another seriously emerges — is and remains Paramount.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This fall Frankenstein’s monster rises once more, summoned this time by Mexican film director Guillermo del Toro.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
17 Oct. 2025
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And his heater shows up as a heater and then rises.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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At times, yes, when a football match breaks out between all of those stoppages.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Continue reading … POLITICS SENATE SHOWDOWN – Yelling match breaks out in Senate hearing with former Biden official over ‘two spirit’ safe spaces.—
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FOXNews.com,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The volcano is located on the eastern coast of Sicily and erupts almost continuously, according to the UNESCO World Heritage Convention.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
22 Oct. 2025
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When Haidt credits mothers for driving the phone-free movement, the crowd, which has reached a standing-room-only capacity, erupts into applause.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Debuts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debuts. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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