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also début
as in premiere
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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as in to arrive
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Recent Examples of debut
Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 13 June 2025
This astonishing debut is a classic in the making, a story to be loved and appreciated for generations to come.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 13 June 2025
James Grebey, Rolling Stone, 13 June 2025
Tech N9ne’ previously performed during the festival’s early years and even debuted a limited-edition beer called Bou Lou.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2025
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Noun
Skenes in his debut season was named NL Rookie of the Year and earned the start for the NL in the All-Star Game.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 13 June 2025
This astonishing debut is a classic in the making, a story to be loved and appreciated for generations to come.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 13 June 2025
Verb
Willingham didn’t debut his character until a few episodes later.
—James Grebey, Rolling Stone, 13 June 2025
Tech N9ne’ previously performed during the festival’s early years and even debuted a limited-edition beer called Bou Lou.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for debut
Noun
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In the show’s April 15 premiere, Jax strives to justify his actions in a confessional interview.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
18 June 2025
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Pitt appeared at the buzzy premiere in a navy blue double-breasted suit over a white dress shirt.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
18 June 2025
Verb
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The heat is expected to shift into the Midwest and Ohio Valley by the end of the weekend and arrive in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic on Sunday through the first half of next week.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
18 June 2025
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All of the district’s middle and high schools have used body scanners during daily arrival and extracurriculars, with the first arriving in the 2021-22 school year.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2025
Noun
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Not in 2000, when the Pacers made their only other finals appearance, and as luck would have it, happened to run into the blossoming Los Angeles Lakers dynasty led by two Hall of Famers, Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant, at the peak of their powers.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
14 June 2025
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Over a seven-year career, Civale has made 122 appearances—all as a starting pitcher—with a 4.06 ERA.—
Daniel R. Epstein,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
Verb
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As the conflict dawned in the late 1940s, the government quickly realized that universities could do more to help than simply provide scientific breakthroughs and defense materials: the humanities and social sciences could be just as valuable in fighting the Soviets.—
Time,
Time,
20 May 2025
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As a new year dawned, Elissa and Russell agreed to try microwave ablation one more time on liver tumors at Karmanos with Dr. Hussein Aoun, an interventional radiologist, who works in conjunction with Al Hallak.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
Verb
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However, Florida residents have already seen their electric bills rise by 20% over the last five years.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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Crime rates had been rising exponentially since the 1960s; now, with the NYPD diminished and demoralized, untold numbers of assaults, robberies, and property crimes went unreported, while open-air drug markets operated with relative impunity in many parts of the city.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
16 June 2025
Verb
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After stints at the University of Georgia and Jacksonville State, Camron McDowell has emerged as a tantalizing future bet.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2025
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Demonstrations have picked up across the U.S., with protests emerging in more than a dozen major cities.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 June 2025
Verb
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The New York Yankees broke out the lumber again in a 6-3 victory at Kauffman Stadium.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2025
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Upon announcement of the new album and its imagery, a debate broke out on Twitter — and subsequently Reddit — over what exactly Carpenter purportedly stands (or kneels) for.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
12 June 2025
Verb
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Trump also issued a direct threat against Khamenei.—
Rebecca Rosman,
NPR,
18 June 2025
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Last week, members of the House Appropriations Committee issued a report detailing its concerns.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
18 June 2025
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“Debut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debut. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.
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