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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
Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
Some takeaways, including Gabe Perreault’s NHL debut and the incredibly shrinking power play:
A solid attack
The Rangers were on their toes through most of this one, with 11 of the game’s first 12 shots on Filip Gustavsson.
—Arthur Staple, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025
Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Magnolia Pictures debuts Eric LaRue at 23 locations.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 4 Apr. 2025
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Noun
What’s the forecast for the Chicago Cubs home opener — and how has weather affected debuts since 1989?
—Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
Some takeaways, including Gabe Perreault’s NHL debut and the incredibly shrinking power play:
A solid attack
The Rangers were on their toes through most of this one, with 11 of the game’s first 12 shots on Filip Gustavsson.
—Arthur Staple, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025
Verb
The partnership debuts at LIV Golf Miami from April 4-6.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Magnolia Pictures debuts Eric LaRue at 23 locations.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for debut
Noun
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In an interview with E! News following the climactic premiere of season three’s finale Sunday (April 6), Thapthimthong reacted to the possibility of working with the BLACKPINK star on music now that their onscreen work together is over.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
7 Apr. 2025
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Along with the increase from Episode 7, Sunday’s audience represented a 51% increase from the Season 2 finale and a 158% increase from the Season 3 premiere.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The tot was present in the home when police arrived, prosecutors said.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
7 Apr. 2025
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The film arrives on Amazon Prime Video on Thursday.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
7 Apr. 2025
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Programs often feature special in-person appearances.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
3 Apr. 2025
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Since early February, artists and performers including Lin-Manuel Miranda and Issa Rae pulled out of scheduled appearances at the prestigious venue in the wake of Trump‘s cultural power grab.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Already, the markets have stumbled due to uncertainty, but Thursday dawned with more unknowns than ever.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
3 Apr. 2025
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Seemingly unknown in the world of auditing, the age of AI is dawning.—
William Tarr,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Famous Biscuits The petite breads rise tall and proud, tender and fluffy.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
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In times of great uncertainty, regions that adapt, innovate and respond smartly to changing times rise to the top.—
Eric J. Gertler,
New York Daily News,
5 Apr. 2025
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Myers and other single women have made significant strides in the housing market, emerging as a growing segment of homebuyers and surpassing single men in homeownership rates.—
Brendel Hightower,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
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The filmmaker collective and independent production company is focused on nurturing new and emerging talent globally.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2025
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The Silver Fire broke out Sunday near Bishop, California, in Inyo County and has burned 1,589 acres.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2025
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The franchise refresh picks up, well, 28 years after the terrifying Rage virus broke out across the globe (pandemics now being shorthand for worldwide audiences).—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
1 Apr. 2025
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And there’s no formal date by which the FCC must issue a decision in the matter.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2025
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President Donald Trump issued a new ultimatum to China on Monday, threatening to impose a 50% tariff on Chinese goods unless the country rescinds its retaliatory tariffs.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Debut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debut. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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