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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
Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 10 Mar. 2025
Demand was so off the charts that Bitcoin outpaced every other asset class—including its ideological rival, gold—becoming the fastest-growing ETF debut ever.
—Dan Runkevicius, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Hannah Malach, WWD, 26 Feb. 2025
The actor, 61, stars in The Surfer, from Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions, which debuted at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2024.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 26 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The pop-up events were often streamed live in various cities including Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, Detroit, Houston, and Washington, D.C.
The Sunday Service Choir’s debut album, Jesus Is Born, came out on Christmas 2019 and peaked No. 2 on the Billboard Top Gospel Albums chart.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 10 Mar. 2025
Demand was so off the charts that Bitcoin outpaced every other asset class—including its ideological rival, gold—becoming the fastest-growing ETF debut ever.
—Dan Runkevicius, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Verb
The singer, whose third album debuted at number one in 33 countries, also spoke about working with her boyfriend, Australian rapper The Kid Laroi.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 26 Feb. 2025
The actor, 61, stars in The Surfer, from Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions, which debuted at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2024.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for debut
Noun
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Relax and Unwind on Koh Samui Photo: Getty Images With the anticipated premiere of The White Lotus season 3, this picturesque destination is sure to welcome a notable influx of set-jetting travelers.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2025
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Right around its premiere, there was an ET interview that talked about the future of the show, which no, is not labeled as a miniseries, and like Mindy Kaling’s other projects, wants to run for multiple seasons.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Songs, written and practiced long before much of San Diego FC’s roster arrived here, echoed through Mission Valley for the next two hours.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Mar. 2025
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Among the first to arrive was Cooper Koch, making a statement in a chest-baring vest before joining a spirited conversation with fellow actors.—
Jamila Stewart,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2025
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Dogs will usually show symptoms four to six days after being exposed, however the appearance of symptoms can range from three days to two weeks, according to HSHC.—
Allana Haynes,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Mar. 2025
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That's right — Robert Redford made his first on-screen acting appearance in years on Dark Winds!—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
10 Mar. 2025
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As the 1970s dawned, Stern with Callahan founded Intermedia Systems Corporation, which produced multimedia art.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
3 Mar. 2025
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The surest sign that a new year has dawned is the start of a brand-new awards-season cycle, and 2025’s officially kicked off with the 82nd Golden Globes on Sunday.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
6 Jan. 2025
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According to the National Restaurant Association, 97% of restaurant operators report rising food costs as a significant challenge.—
Savneet Singh,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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The watch includes a spinning roulette wheel in a 44-mm rose gold case.—
Mikelle Street,
WWD,
28 Feb. 2025
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Evidence has emerged of the potential speed and usability benefits of having access to real buttons instead of smartphone-like touchscreens.—
Will McCurdy,
PCMAG,
9 Mar. 2025
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Eyewitnesses have accused government supporters of carrying out execution-style killings and video footage has emerged of mass graves.—
Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN,
9 Mar. 2025
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After showing flashes as a freshman, Sanders broke out as a sophomore.—
Steve Bradshaw,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Gun battles broke out across the northern neighborhood of Nueva Prosperina on Thursday afternoon between members of criminal group Los Tiguerones, local police chief Pablo Davila told reporters.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
7 Mar. 2025
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In 2023, Walls issued new police cars to officers, including those who joined the department after Burgess, but Burgess did not receive one, the lawsuit says.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Mar. 2025
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On Sunday at 12:12 a.m. a wind advisory was issued by the NWS Las Vegas NV valid between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. for Eastern Sierra Slopes of Inyo County.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Debut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debut. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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