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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
Chantel Jennings, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Meanwhile, León will make his Viña del Mar debut, also performing with his full band from Hermosillo, Mexico.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 26 Feb. 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
Some of the players drafted in this year’s class were born just before Taurasi’s rookie debut in Phoenix.
—Chantel Jennings, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Meanwhile, León will make his Viña del Mar debut, also performing with his full band from Hermosillo, Mexico.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 26 Feb. 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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Peter Falk appreciated a good Columbo impression — at least according to actor and comedian Kevin Pollak! Pollak — who is known for his stellar impressions — recently spoke to PEOPLE exclusively while attending the premiere of the new show Nine Bodies in a Mexican Morgue in Culver City, Calif.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
2 Mar. 2025
Verb
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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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Young Has Best Chance Infielder Cole Young, 21, ranked No. 49 by Pipeline, probably will be the first prospect to arrive, The lefty hitter has shown good plate patience and contact skills since signing for $3.3 million as the 12th pick overall in 2021.—
Chuck Murr,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Actually haven’t really got lured into any TV appearances or anything like that.—
Seth Abramovitch,
The Hollywood Reporter,
26 Feb. 2025
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Kacey Musgraves looked to the brand for her SNL promo, while Reneé Rapp and Sophia Bush have both sported pieces for red carpet appearances.—
Michael Cuby,
Them,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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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
Verb
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With inflation high and interest rates rising, the outlook is bleak for many Americans.—
Francisco Velasquez,
Quartz,
28 Feb. 2025
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The personal savings rate also spiked higher, rising to 4.6%.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Two people can go into a room, have a conversation and emerge with a completely different understanding of what took place inside that room.—
Jackie Strause,
The Hollywood Reporter,
25 Feb. 2025
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The image that emerged is of a rare private-sector voice literate in both climate science and financial markets—and one willing to make the business case for climate to any audience.—
Justin Worland,
TIME,
25 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Suddenly, this fight broke out between two of the large male hippos, tossing water in the air.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Fires broke out in the Pacific Palisades and Altadena neighborhoods of Los Angeles on Jan. 7 and were not 100% contained until Jan. 31.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
24 Feb. 2025
Verb
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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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The warning was issued Sunday at 5:01 a.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Sunday at 5:33 a.m.—
Kansas City Star Bot,
Kansas City Star,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Debut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debut. Accessed 7 Mar. 2025.
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