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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
Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Peterson was one of several high-profile freshmen to put up huge stat lines in their college exhibition debuts.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 27 Oct. 2025
See below for Vogue World 2025’s best vintage and archival pulls, and how each of the stars styled them compared to their original runway debuts.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025
Anime features tend to be front-loaded with big debuts followed by substantial drops in subsequent weekends.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 26 Oct. 2025
Throughout 2025, the Opry is throwing a yearlong party with special shows, tours, debuts and more.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 26 Oct. 2025
In addition to returning fan-favorites, seven new characters made their debuts.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
With a packed card, integrating brand new signings might be challenging, suggesting their debuts could be held off until regular NXT television episodes resume post-event.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
This year, the Opry is celebrating its centennial anniversary and has been welcoming a lot of debuts in the last few weeks.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
The region’s first multiplex cinema debuts, pioneering the region’s entertainment industry.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Peterson was one of several high-profile freshmen to put up huge stat lines in their college exhibition debuts.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 27 Oct. 2025
See below for Vogue World 2025’s best vintage and archival pulls, and how each of the stars styled them compared to their original runway debuts.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025
Anime features tend to be front-loaded with big debuts followed by substantial drops in subsequent weekends.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 26 Oct. 2025
Throughout 2025, the Opry is throwing a yearlong party with special shows, tours, debuts and more.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 26 Oct. 2025
In addition to returning fan-favorites, seven new characters made their debuts.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
With a packed card, integrating brand new signings might be challenging, suggesting their debuts could be held off until regular NXT television episodes resume post-event.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
This year, the Opry is celebrating its centennial anniversary and has been welcoming a lot of debuts in the last few weeks.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for debuts
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In a video shared Monday to the official TikTok account of Hobbiton, the charming Matamata, New Zealand, set that Wood's Frodo Baggins called home in Peter Jackson's acclaimed film trilogy, Wood surreptitiously arrives with a small armada of camera operators to document the surprise.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Oct. 2025
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Dead & Alive, which arrives mere days after Smith’s 50th birthday, is marked by a thicker stripe of loss than her previous collections; there is Eyeballing, Considering, Reconsidering, Mourning, and, last but certainly not least, Confessing.—
Josh Zajdman,
Vogue,
28 Oct. 2025
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Lukes had one of the big plate appearances, a pinch-hit, RBI walk after falling behind 0-2 against Dodgers righty Emmet Sheehan in the sixth to increase the Jays’ lead to 4-2.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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In the 1950s, Lockhart worked mainly in television, with appearances on such shows as Zane Grey Theater, Wagon Train, Gunsmoke, Studio One in Hollywood and The United States Steel Hour.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Oct. 2025
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It’s made of mold- and mildew-resistant acacia wood and comes with plush, colorful cushions that are comfortable and supportive.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
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It is not accredited by any major zoo or sanctuary associations, which is voluntary and comes with stricter welfare and conservation standards.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Continue reading … COMEBACK KID – Former GOP senator emerges from private sector with new mission.—
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FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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But not really a whole bunch has changed here because the most realistic buyer — until another seriously emerges — is and remains Paramount.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
21 Oct. 2025
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Airfare is typically at its lowest two to three months before peak travel dates and rises quickly as the holidays get closer.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 Oct. 2025
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That's because the trees there soak up and release moisture, which rises to create clouds and more rain.—
NPR,
NPR,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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
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Continue reading … POLITICS SENATE SHOWDOWN – Yelling match breaks out in Senate hearing with former Biden official over ‘two spirit’ safe spaces.—
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FOXNews.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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The volcano is located on the eastern coast of Sicily and erupts almost continuously, according to the UNESCO World Heritage Convention.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
22 Oct. 2025
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When Haidt credits mothers for driving the phone-free movement, the crowd, which has reached a standing-room-only capacity, erupts into applause.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Debuts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debuts. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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