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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
Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
The Lionsgate release opened to $97 million domestically and $217 million worldwide, placing it among the biggest debuts of the year and setting a new benchmark for films centered on real-life figures.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 27 Apr. 2026
This is the second playoff appearance for both teams after each advanced to the finals in their playoff debuts (Boston in 2024, Ottawa in 2025).
—Twin Cities, 27 Apr. 2026
Thompson and Brody are both making their Broadway debuts in the play.
—Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
The Original comedy debuts this July, streaming on HBO Max, it was revealed Sunday during the show’s panel at CCXP Mexico City.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 26 Apr. 2026
More than 1,450 vehicles are on display, including 181 global debuts.
—ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
Data from Launchmetrics tracking the media impact value growth of the last five brand debuts shows how immediate visibility is driven, in large part, by the founder’s influence.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 21 Apr. 2026
With Academy Award winner Adrien Brody and actress Tessa Thompson making their Broadway debuts, the play features some profound performances.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
Noun
The organizers of Venice Biennale and the Russian Pavilion commissioner discussed plans to open the latter’s exhibition during the Biennale’s vernissage and then close it to the public once the international exhibition debuts on May 9, according to multiple reports in Italian media.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
The Lionsgate release opened to $97 million domestically and $217 million worldwide, placing it among the biggest debuts of the year and setting a new benchmark for films centered on real-life figures.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 27 Apr. 2026
This is the second playoff appearance for both teams after each advanced to the finals in their playoff debuts (Boston in 2024, Ottawa in 2025).
—Twin Cities, 27 Apr. 2026
Thompson and Brody are both making their Broadway debuts in the play.
—Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
The Original comedy debuts this July, streaming on HBO Max, it was revealed Sunday during the show’s panel at CCXP Mexico City.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 26 Apr. 2026
More than 1,450 vehicles are on display, including 181 global debuts.
—ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
Data from Launchmetrics tracking the media impact value growth of the last five brand debuts shows how immediate visibility is driven, in large part, by the founder’s influence.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 21 Apr. 2026
With Academy Award winner Adrien Brody and actress Tessa Thompson making their Broadway debuts, the play features some profound performances.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 16 Apr. 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
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The news arrives amid a headline-making time for the Summer House star, who is currently at the center of a reality TV scandal.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Apr. 2026
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But two decades on, the sequel (in theaters May 1) arrives in an extremely different landscape, which has forced media companies to tighten their belts as page views plummet and AI surges.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Hill breached their settlement agreement with each other by discussing Bauer on podcasts and in public appearances, the Los Angeles Times reported.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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By all appearances, this GM meeting is yet another example of Silver attempting to take a collaborative approach to this situation.—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The position requires approval from the Senate and comes with an ambassador title.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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That’s the pressure that comes with being a superstar (not to mention having a $12 million salary).—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Michael’s brother Sonny (James Caan) becomes the de facto crime boss as the Corleones prosecute a turf war against their rivals, and Michael eventually emerges as the new, and much more ruthless boss, much to the horror of his wife, Kay (Diane Keaton).—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
29 Apr. 2026
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But among players such as rookies Rodriguez, the second-round pick from Texas Tech, Trey Moore, the fourth-round pick from Texas, and Kyle Louis, the fourth-round pick from Pitt, perhaps someone emerges or perhaps a hybrid role is created.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Rare earth demand rises The ubiquity of rare earth elements means demand keeps rising.—
Anton L. Delgado,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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From the fiery lake of damnation, Lucifer rises as Satan to seduce humanity’s first parents, Adam and Eve, in the flawless Garden of Eden, triggering the Fall of Man and the loss of Paradise itself.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
29 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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