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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
Alison Weinflash, Rolling Stone, 9 May 2025
This was the 11th launch from the Space Coast in 2023 and 300th successful Falcon 9 launch since its debut in 2010, having only had one mid-launch failure in 2015.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2025
Essence, 9 May 2025
Following Lucha Underground, Cobb significantly impacted Ring of Honor (ROH), debuting in 2018.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
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Noun
Keyla Monterroso Mejia made her professional acting debut only four years ago, playing terrible actress Maria Sofia Estradra in the 11th and 12th seasons of Curb Your Enthusiasm.
—Alison Weinflash, Rolling Stone, 9 May 2025
This was the 11th launch from the Space Coast in 2023 and 300th successful Falcon 9 launch since its debut in 2010, having only had one mid-launch failure in 2015.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2025
Verb
Rihanna Wears Miu Miu Hours before celebrities, industry insiders, and philanthropists debuted their Met Gala red carpet looks, Rihanna turned the streets of New York City into her own runway.
—Essence, 9 May 2025
Following Lucha Underground, Cobb significantly impacted Ring of Honor (ROH), debuting in 2018.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for debut
Noun
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Held for the first time in 1946, the film festival regularly sees the premieres of awards season contenders and celebrities on the red carpet.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
13 May 2025
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Attitude towards timing/reporting on standing ovations at premieres?—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2025
Verb
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Trump kicks off Middle East tour President Donald Trump has arrived in Saudi Arabia for the start of three days of summits in the Middle East, blending business and diplomacy.—
Jane Onyanga-Omara,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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The documents arrived in Argentina on June 20, 1941, aboard a ship sent by the German embassy in Tokyo.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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That December, the Saturday Night actor made another appearance on her Instagram feed in a sweet video of him kissing her cheek in front of a Christmas tree.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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As anticipation swelled, the Vatican's Swiss Guards made a ceremonial appearance, marching into the square with precision.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
Verb
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Unsurprisingly, the wealthy men of the dawning Gilded Age did not like seeing their tax information in the pages of The New York Times.—
Jesse Eisinger,
ProPublica,
8 Apr. 2025
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In the book there’s a dawning sense of shock and dismay and then outrage.—
Stephanie Nolen,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Strong floral aromatics as well as aromas of marshmallows, candy cane, Tunisian rose and buttered toast in this wine with 12.8 percent alcohol.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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If sea levels continue to rise, urban areas may have to consider taking drastic action to prevent flooding and other disruption to city life.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 May 2025
Verb
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About an hour later, 69-year-old Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost emerged on the central balcony of the basilica in Vatican City as the new leader of the world’s largest Christian denomination — wearing the white papal cassock for the first time and choking back tears.—
Mariel Padilla,
Them.,
8 May 2025
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Every now and then, a bathroom selfie will emerge, or a sneak peek at whoever led the surprise performance.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
8 May 2025
Verb
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Dallas already paid one cornerback in Trevon Diggs, but that was before Diggs’ injury issues and before Bland broke out as a versatile starting cornerback.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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The stabbing occurred after a fight broke out in the dormitory between a group of people.—
Corin Cesaric,
People.com,
18 May 2025
Verb
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He was arrested at a hotel on the city's north side for engaging in prostitution and was issued a summons to appear in court on May 19 and released on the scene, the statement said.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Both locations were also issued a Level 2 advisory.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
13 May 2025
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“Debut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debut. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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