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also débuts
as in premieres
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 debuts
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
La Liga has confirmed the 2026/2027 season debuts and El Clasico dates for FC Barcelona and Real Madrid.
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Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Olivelli Deli debuts Wednesday, July 1 at the corner of 35th and North Davidson — yes, the old Reigning Doughnuts spot, which closed in February.
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Melissa Oyler,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
Both teams were making their World Cup knockout-round debuts.
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Thomas Floyd,
Washington Post,
29 June 2026
Both nations are making their World Cup knockout debuts and have recorded a win, a loss, and a draw in the group stage.
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Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
28 June 2026
The Fort Worth dining scene is shifting fast this summer, with bakery debuts, steakhouse soft openings and a Botanic Garden cafe overhaul all in motion.
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Ryan J. Rusak,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 June 2026
The rare appearance marked both of the young models' runway debuts.
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Meg Walters,
InStyle,
27 June 2026
In 1984, then unknown monologist Whoopi Goldberg premiered her provocative, thought-provoking one-woman show on Broadway, torching the rulebook of traditional solo performance in one of the most electrifying debuts of the era.
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Greg Evans,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
Noun
There are market debuts like Cerebras and Quantinuum, tidy roll-ups like Cursor (SpaceX) and Modular (Qualcomm), and SPAC mergers like Agility Robotics (Churchill Capital) and Terra Quantum (Axiom Intelligence).
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Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
La Liga has confirmed the 2026/2027 season debuts and El Clasico dates for FC Barcelona and Real Madrid.
—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Olivelli Deli debuts Wednesday, July 1 at the corner of 35th and North Davidson — yes, the old Reigning Doughnuts spot, which closed in February.
—
Melissa Oyler,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
Both teams were making their World Cup knockout-round debuts.
—
Thomas Floyd,
Washington Post,
29 June 2026
Both nations are making their World Cup knockout debuts and have recorded a win, a loss, and a draw in the group stage.
—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
28 June 2026
The Fort Worth dining scene is shifting fast this summer, with bakery debuts, steakhouse soft openings and a Botanic Garden cafe overhaul all in motion.
—
Ryan J. Rusak,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 June 2026
The rare appearance marked both of the young models' runway debuts.
—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
27 June 2026
In 1984, then unknown monologist Whoopi Goldberg premiered her provocative, thought-provoking one-woman show on Broadway, torching the rulebook of traditional solo performance in one of the most electrifying debuts of the era.
—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for debuts
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The former couple attended a variety of events together, from races to movie premieres and charity galas—including the premiere of Pixar’s Cars 2 in 2011.
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Glasgow Film Festival has unveiled the full lineup for its 22nd edition this year, which will showcase 16 world, European and international premieres and 68 UK premieres, including the world premiere of Molly Vs The Machines from director Marc Silver.
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Proponents of the authorization note that the $155 million investment arrives four years after a severe drought in the Sacramento Valley in 2022 had cost local communities hundreds of millions of dollars and roughly 1,500 jobs.
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Every detail is intentional and meant to feel personal from the moment a guest arrives—a philosophy that extends to the neighboring winery as well.
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Kim has played in 27 games this season and gone 5-for-73 in 82 plate appearances.
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Swift and Kelce’s big day comes after months of speculation and back-to-back public appearances.
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Harry's decision comes amid ongoing discussions with the royal family to acquire an appropriate level of security for his family, including Meghan Markle and their two children, Princess Lilibet, 5, and Prince Archie, 7.
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Gentle self-expression comes easily as the emotional Moon in your sign harmonizes with the vibrant Sun in your 5th House of Creativity and Play.
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From that glossy start emerges an elaborate, colossal bun composed of braids in varying widths—from pencil-thin plaits woven around the base to chunkier folds making up the lion’s share of the height-enhancing sculpture.
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The trail starts in a glade, crosses a bridge over a creek, then emerges into alpine pasture and scree surrounded by high peaks.
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And by the 12th year, this number rises to $113,000, exceeding the median salary for graduate degree-holders in the state, according to the data released by the UC’s Institutional Research and Academic Planning department.
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Timeline Tuesday, July 7-Thursday, July 16The last-quarter moon rises around midnight on July 7, leaving the evening sky dark and beginning July’s best stargazing window.
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The realization that loneliness might be even more keenly felt in the midst of a familiar crowd is one that dawns with maturity.
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However, with so much at stake, the realization suddenly dawns.
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In 1967, the Six-Day War breaks out in West Asia.
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Then, in the bottom of the inning, Kennedy throws a pitch near Greinke’s head, and pandemonium breaks out, with both benches and bullpens emptying again, and players and even coaches going at each other.
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