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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
Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 2 June 2025
Musiq and Jeezy celebrated a couple of milestones In 2000, Philly musician Musiq Soulchild released his debut album, Aijuswanaseing, on Def Jam.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 2 June 2025
Joe Otterson, Variety, 3 June 2025
His 2024 album The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce) debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, moving 281,000 equivalent album units in its first week and marking his 11th No. 1 album.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 2 June 2025
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Noun
Chanel is showing its last collection designed by a studio team ahead of Matthieu Blazy’s debut show as artistic director in October.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 2 June 2025
Musiq and Jeezy celebrated a couple of milestones In 2000, Philly musician Musiq Soulchild released his debut album, Aijuswanaseing, on Def Jam.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 2 June 2025
Verb
As previously announced, the first six episodes of Season 2 will debut on July 3, with the next five premiering on July 24.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 3 June 2025
His 2024 album The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce) debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, moving 281,000 equivalent album units in its first week and marking his 11th No. 1 album.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for debut
Noun
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In his early 20s, Joel — who was absent from the premiere — was in a band called Attila with his best friend Jon Small.—
Daniela Avila,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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The announcement comes two weeks after the premiere of the second half of the documentary series’ fourth season, which launched on May 23.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
6 June 2025
Verb
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The first patient admitted for mental health treatment arrived in 1725, and over the course of the 18th century, the hospital started accepting other mentally ill patients from wealthy families who could afford to pay for their stay.—
Asia London Palomba,
Smithsonian Magazine,
6 June 2025
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The pair arrived a day after getting off the ground on a spacecraft.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Mississippi State was making its 41st appearance in the tournament.—
Compiled From Wire Reports,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 June 2025
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Her makeup was consistent with recent appearances: a brown smoky eye and a rose-toned lip.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
2 June 2025
Verb
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And in the seemingly always-active game of snapping up intellectual property, WHP Global closed out the year with a deal to buy Vera Wang, while Marquee Brands brought Laura Ashley on board just as 2025 dawned.—
Evan Clark,
WWD,
6 Jan. 2025
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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
Verb
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Mike would recall the slimy blisters that rose from Eddie’s face and neck.—
Mark Kriegel
June 4,
Literary Hub,
4 June 2025
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This could further exacerbate the challenges facing first-time homebuyers in the state, who are struggling to get on the property ladder due to historically high mortgage rates, rising prices, and growing housing costs.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
Verb
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College sports are also a hot topic at the White House and on Capitol Hill, despite almost no actual news emerging from either place.—
Sam Settleman,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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Awe often emerges from struggle — the effort required to understand a complex concept, the journey to reach a spectacular vista, or the years of practice needed to appreciate artistic mastery.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
Verb
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In the weeks after flames broke out, there were widespread reports of landlords illegally price gouging, even raising rent beyond 50%.—
Phi Do,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2025
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Which is wiser: Spending money on more firefighting resources after wildfires break out and absorbing the extraordinary cost of damages, or investing in technologies and training to prevent wildfires from happening in the first place?—
Abhishek Singh,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Verb
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What Happens Next The NWS continued to monitor conditions in Osage, Pawnee, and surrounding counties for further tornado development, issuing updates as the situation evolved.—
Barney Henderson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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Trump on Wednesday issued a full travel ban blocking the entry of foreign nationals from 12 countries into the United States, which will go into effect on June 9.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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