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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
Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026
For more affordable tickets, look for preliminary rounds or new sports, including squash and flag football, the two sports making their Olympic debuts in 2028.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
The new series debuts amid a busy stretch for Kid Cudi.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 30 Mar. 2026
In February Christian Dior debuts the New Look silhouette.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2026
Making their company debuts as Carmen and Don José on Friday were mezzo-soprano Lisa Marie Rogali and tenor Matthew White, respectively.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
A lot of people in this cast are making their Broadway debuts.
—Joe Lynch, Billboard, 24 Mar. 2026
The special debuts on Disney+ and Hulu on Tuesday, March 24.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
The first away game for the Legacy also marked several player debuts, including Amanda Gutierres, Laurel Ansbrow, and Massachusetts own Sammy Smith.
—Riley Rourke, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
Noun
The company has been quietly operating since last year and now officially debuts with a development slate spanning, scripted, unscripted and a documentary that’s currently in production.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026
For more affordable tickets, look for preliminary rounds or new sports, including squash and flag football, the two sports making their Olympic debuts in 2028.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
The new series debuts amid a busy stretch for Kid Cudi.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 30 Mar. 2026
In February Christian Dior debuts the New Look silhouette.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2026
Making their company debuts as Carmen and Don José on Friday were mezzo-soprano Lisa Marie Rogali and tenor Matthew White, respectively.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
A lot of people in this cast are making their Broadway debuts.
—Joe Lynch, Billboard, 24 Mar. 2026
The special debuts on Disney+ and Hulu on Tuesday, March 24.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
The first away game for the Legacy also marked several player debuts, including Amanda Gutierres, Laurel Ansbrow, and Massachusetts own Sammy Smith.
—Riley Rourke, CBS News, 21 Mar. 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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Former Sony Pictures Television International exec Maria Fleischer joins as Executive Producer, while Charlie Silver arrives from House Productions to take up the role of Development Producer.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2026
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As the final fallouts arrives, viewers will need to turn elsewhere for answers.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Caissie struggled a bit to start spring training, logging just one hit with six strikeouts in nine plate appearances before leaving for the tournament.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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Twenty-three plate appearances with a runner on second or third base produced two hits.—
Matt Kawahara,
Houston Chronicle,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But the new show comes with the pedigree of a classic 1975 Sidney Lumet bank-heist movie, with Al Pacino roaring his way through the starring role.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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As for what comes next, on April 21, the General Fireworks Advisory Committee will review the task force report, consider feedback and provide any additional insight before it is finalized.—
Ashley Sharp,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In this season’s conversations with writers—who all listen to the institute’s archival sound of writers across decades—a new theme emerges.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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Growth emerges through both solitude and participation, and the works reflect this tension.—
Olga Garcia-Mayoral,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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However, with so much at stake, the realization suddenly dawns.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2026
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His talent dawns slowly even on experts.—
Adam Kilgore,
Washington Post,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Occasionally, an argument breaks out about who ate the last slice of baloney in the refrigerator.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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Episode 2 starts with another flashback to young Nolan’s life on Viltrum when the Scourge Virus breaks out.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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