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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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Recent Examples of debut
Jack Smart, People.com, 8 July 2025
Elsewhere, Vietnamese filmmaker Trương Minh Quý, best known for his buzzy feature Viet and Nam, will debut Hair, Paper, Water…, a new feature co-directed with Nicolas Graux.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 8 July 2025
Anna Chan, Billboard, 7 July 2025
All four attractions have been updated through the years, but remain largely unchanged from their original debut.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 7 July 2025
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Noun
In March, DiCaprio joined YouTube, his first new social media account in years, to debut the film's trailer.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 8 July 2025
Elsewhere, Vietnamese filmmaker Trương Minh Quý, best known for his buzzy feature Viet and Nam, will debut Hair, Paper, Water…, a new feature co-directed with Nicolas Graux.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 8 July 2025
Verb
The little tan pup appears to be a French bulldog, and made his debut on the 16-time Grammy nominated rapper’s Instagram account on June 28.
—Anna Chan, Billboard, 7 July 2025
All four attractions have been updated through the years, but remain largely unchanged from their original debut.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for debut
Noun
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After the premiere, new episodes will hit the platform every Thursday at 9 p.m. ET.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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Plus, check out a special sneak preview from the season 8 premiere of The Rookie.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
Verb
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Sullivan’s Crossing is a yearly show in the grand tradition of old, meaning season 4 should arrive in April or May of 2026.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Scuderia Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur and Oracle Red Bull Racing Team Principal Christian Horner arrive in the paddock together during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Mexico at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez on October 26, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
Noun
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Stephenson has thrown just one inning as a member of the Angels, hurting himself in his second appearance back from Tommy John surgery on May 30.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 July 2025
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Roebuck made one further appearance for Barcelona against Levante in February but did not feature again for the club.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
Verb
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The night brought rain squalls and heavy seas, but Sunday dawned fair.—
Donald Millus,
Outdoor Life,
3 July 2025
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The latest version of the Roman Empire dawned at Fenway Park in Boston on Monday.—
Bill Speros,
Boston Herald,
12 June 2025
Verb
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Comparing unit prices at the grocery store, shopping the sale racks and collecting spare change are necessities for many Americans, who are coping with stagnant wages, rising prices and mounting bills.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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Success for any one of the players, as well as the end-users, constitutes a rising tide for industrial autonomy.—
Richard Bishop,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
Verb
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Chioma Nnadi emerges as the obvious choice, currently serving as head of editorial content at British Vogue.—
Lilian Raji,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Carson’s research and writing of Silent Spring emerged out of her growing sense that industry and capitalism threatened the experience of wonder.—
Lida Maxwell
July 18,
Literary Hub,
18 July 2025
Verb
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Penix broke out in his junior season (5th year of college), throwing for 4,641 yards, 31 touchdowns, and just eight interceptions.—
Steve Bradshaw,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Espinal broke out as a fan favorite throughout her time on the show, also catching the attention of brands.—
Erin Clements,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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In the wake of a tragic accident that left a 77-year-old woman dead, rising country music star Conner Smith has been issued a misdemeanor citation for failure to yield, resulting in a fatality.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
12 July 2025
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The warning had been issued for Stokes, Surry and Yadkin counties.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 July 2025
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“Debut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debut. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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