debutante

noun

deb·u·tante ˈde-byu̇-ˌtänt

Synonyms of debutante next

: one making a debut (see debut entry 1) : debutant

especially : a young woman making her formal entrance into society

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Each wrapped in pastel pink garment bags, the items include bespoke debutante dresses made to do the Texas dip in the 1950s, dozens of body-conscious Mugler originals from the ’90s, and yards of silky lingerie by Christian Dior. —

Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2025 The 2024 debutantes, including Lucia Ponti on the front row, center. —

Emma Bocchi, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024 Willow Avalon The metaphorical equivalent of a heartbroken singer-songwriter debutante ball is attacking live stages and streaming platforms in overwhelming waves. —

Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 29 Dec. 2024 Queen Charlotte’s Ball Queen Charlotte’s Ball, the original debutante ball, was started by King George III in 1780 as a birthday gift for the Queen. —

Kristen Tauer, WWD, 27 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for debutante