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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
Julia Teti, Footwear News, 26 Apr. 2025
Ben Williamson, making his home debut after being recalled on Seattle’s nine-game trip, and J.P. Crawford led off the inning with line-drive singles.
—Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2025
Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2025
The Narrow Road to the Deep North debuted on Prime on April 18, with all five episodes of the series now available to watch.
—Mark Weinstein, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Givenchy’s fall 2025 ready-to-wear collection made its runway debut as part of Paris Fashion Week last March.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 26 Apr. 2025
Ben Williamson, making his home debut after being recalled on Seattle’s nine-game trip, and J.P. Crawford led off the inning with line-drive singles.
—Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2025
Verb
On Swift Horses debuted in moderate release, Magic Farm opened at one theater.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2025
The Narrow Road to the Deep North debuted on Prime on April 18, with all five episodes of the series now available to watch.
—Mark Weinstein, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for debut
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Her swift return and reclaiming of the title on the Raw premiere on Netflix on January 6, 2025, from Liv Morgan solidified her position as a top star in WWE's women's division.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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Certainly, the most successful TV shows are ones that connect with viewers right from the start, and that’s why a lot of marketing money gets spent to put eyeballs on that premiere.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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By The New York Times In the chaos, thousands of other gunmen arrived with a different agenda — targeting Alawites in a rampage of sectarian killings.—
Christina Goldbaum,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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The church as a refuge Since 2022, more than 200,000 asylum seekers arrived to New York City, some arriving by bus as Republican states sought to overwhelm the city’s sanctuary status.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Gellar sports a statement jacket during her appearance at the Today show on April 23 in New York City.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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The platforms allow the hem of the pants to fall gracefully without dragging on the floor, which is essential to maintaining an impeccable appearance.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
27 Apr. 2025
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And while it was partially revived as the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express (now run by Belmond), a new age is dawning for the Orient Express.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
AFAR Media,
10 Apr. 2025
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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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Iconic sportswear and footwear giant Adidas said Tuesday that the price of all its products will rise in the U.S. due to President Donald Trump's tariffs.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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Potential Challenges: Import costs could rise, affecting product pricing for small businesses.—
Britney Porter,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The same week these two spectacular images emerged, so did a study that suggested that heavy rain once fell on Mars.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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On March 30, 1981, President Ronald Reagan had just finished speaking at a union convention and was emerging from the hotel when he was struck by a bullet from would-be assassin John Hinckley Jr. .—
Major Garrett,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2025
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While a promising player, Booker was inconsistent at guard through his first two seasons before breaking out in 2024.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Parents clapped and whooped during a Davis Youth Softball Association game played in a field just a few yards from where gunfire broke out.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The total number of student visas issued peaked in 2015, when nearly 1 million visas were approved.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
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The high court issued an order early Saturday morning, after the American Civil Liberties Union petitioned the Supreme Court following rejections to halt the action in multiple lower federal courts on Friday.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Debut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debut. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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