variants
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
News Desk, Artforum, 10 Feb. 2026
The latter show welcomes the latest of its rotating casts on February 17, with Ray Romano, Nicholas Braun, Jenny Slate and Jake Shane making their Broadway debuts.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2026
Over the last 12 months alone in Europe, fashion creative direction has changed at the likes of Balenciaga, Celine, Chanel, Dior, Gucci, Maison Margiela and Valentino, while this March will see runway debuts for designers at Fendi, Gucci and Marni.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
The parades featured athletes from more than 90 delegations, including Benin, Guinea-Bissau and the United Arab Emirates, which made their Winter Olympic debuts.
—New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
One of the year’s buzziest debuts so far comes from Xaviersobased, a 22-year-old musician who’s part of a vanguard of digital-native artists whose music is at once informed by the 2010s (Xavier’s name is a nod to millennial rap entity Lil B the BasedGod) and entirely of the moment.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 8 Feb. 2026
While Rodón and Cole are expected to make their season debuts in the earlier parts of the season, and the Yankees have more than five capable starters, there is some reason to worry about their rotation.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
Two recent signings made their unofficial debuts for the MLS team, with forward German Berterame and centerback Micael appearing off the bench in the second half.
—Gianfranco Panizo, Miami Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
Of the other eight films in Variety’s selection, six are first solo feature debuts, reflecting Guadalajara’s status as a key platform for the exhibition and international promotion of new voices.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026
Noun
Of the section’s eleven participating galleries, seven—Campeche, Europa, Isla Flotante, Sargent’s Daughters, Soft Opening, Ulrik and W-galería—are making their Frieze New York debuts.
—News Desk, Artforum, 10 Feb. 2026
The latter show welcomes the latest of its rotating casts on February 17, with Ray Romano, Nicholas Braun, Jenny Slate and Jake Shane making their Broadway debuts.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2026
Over the last 12 months alone in Europe, fashion creative direction has changed at the likes of Balenciaga, Celine, Chanel, Dior, Gucci, Maison Margiela and Valentino, while this March will see runway debuts for designers at Fendi, Gucci and Marni.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
The parades featured athletes from more than 90 delegations, including Benin, Guinea-Bissau and the United Arab Emirates, which made their Winter Olympic debuts.
—New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
One of the year’s buzziest debuts so far comes from Xaviersobased, a 22-year-old musician who’s part of a vanguard of digital-native artists whose music is at once informed by the 2010s (Xavier’s name is a nod to millennial rap entity Lil B the BasedGod) and entirely of the moment.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 8 Feb. 2026
While Rodón and Cole are expected to make their season debuts in the earlier parts of the season, and the Yankees have more than five capable starters, there is some reason to worry about their rotation.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
Two recent signings made their unofficial debuts for the MLS team, with forward German Berterame and centerback Micael appearing off the bench in the second half.
—Gianfranco Panizo, Miami Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
Of the other eight films in Variety’s selection, six are first solo feature debuts, reflecting Guadalajara’s status as a key platform for the exhibition and international promotion of new voices.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for debuts
Noun
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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.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
3 Feb. 2026
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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.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Tracking a weekend cold front Our next major rain-maker arrives as a potentially stronger cold front Friday into Saturday.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
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The service Grace Hynes, who runs front of house, is as bright as a button and effortlessly informative about what arrives on your plate.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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There were also special appearances by notable Latino and Latina figures such as Toñita, the owner of Caribbean Social Club in New York.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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Mohammadi still kept up her activism with public protests and international media appearances, including even demonstrating at one point in front of Tehran’s notorious Evin prison, where she had been held.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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His appearance in court comes three months after Anna Kepner, an 18-year-old from Titusville, was found dead aboard the Carnival Horizon in November while on a family vacation.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Today, less than three years after a teenager shot him six times, the music still comes.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Blocks, and a coin emerges with a satisfying chime when Mario’s fist collides with the brick.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Feb. 2026
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City leaders are directing residents with questions or concerns to contact their state representatives and pledged transparency if new information emerges.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Try it again on the next block, and this time a suspicious-looking mushroom rises from within and chases you, a symbol for transformation that the designers hoped would be globally recognizable.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Feb. 2026
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Caterpillar, which celebrated its 100th anniversary last year, is still fundamentally a cyclical business that rises and falls with the global economy.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Body camera video shows Graham running from the deputy as a struggle breaks out.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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At times, yes, when a football match breaks out between all of those stoppages.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Parents should show their child another way to behave and show their emotions in a healthy manner when conflict erupts.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Feb. 2026
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In Empire City, when a hostage crisis erupts inside New York’s landmark Clybourn Building, former Navy SEAL turned firefighter Rhett (Butler), his squad, and his NYPD wife Dani (Atwell) must fight and navigate their way through the building to rescue the captives.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
6 Feb. 2026
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