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noun

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Definition of debutnext
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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verb

as in to arrive

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Recent Examples of debut
Noun
Known for his defensive prowess across the infield, Kuroda-Grauer also turned his first double play on Dodgers star Mookie Betts and made his first putout with one out in the first inning during his debut. — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 30 June 2026 Since its 1997 debut, the Comedy Central series has remained a dominant force in both viewership and cultural relevance. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 30 June 2026
Verb
Enter The Stockman, Auberge Collection, which is expected to debut in Colorado‘s Steamboat Springs in 2030. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 17 June 2026 The team behind 26 Thai will debut Terminal 26 at Ponce City Market on June 8 with a menu inspired by Thailand's floating markets. — Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for debut
Recent Examples of Synonyms for debut
  1. premiere
  2. arrive
  3. appearance
  4. come
  5. dawn
  6. rise
  7. emerge
  8. break out
Noun
  • Instead, after tonight’s London premiere, The Odyssey will begin screening for critics, signaling a lot of faith from the studio.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 6 July 2026
  • This is the world premiere so be kind, on beautiful, 70mm film.
    — Nada Aboul Kheir, Deadline, 6 July 2026
Definition of premiere
Verb
  • On June 23, an attendant at a gas station in the center of Moscow told CNN that tankers were still arriving and delivering fuel according to schedule.
    — Clare Sebastian, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • The 2025 season was a rough one in Tim Albin’s first season at the helm after arriving from Ohio.
    — Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of arrive
Noun
  • Swift and Kelce’s big day comes after months of speculation and back-to-back public appearances.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 4 July 2026
  • Questions remain over whether the funeral will mark the first public appearance of Mojtaba Khamenei since his father and family members were killed on the first day of the war.
    — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
Definition of appearance
Verb
  • The decision came before Carney headed to this week’s NATO summit, where allies face pressure to back higher defense spending with concrete plans.
    — Rob Gillies, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • Unlike some folding bikes – including popular models from Brompton and Birdy – which come with small 16-inch wheels, the Tetra gets 20-inchers for greater comfort over a variety of road surfaces.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 July 2026
Definition of come
Verb
  • The Crips and Bloods reached the apex of their Stockton influence in the 1980s and 1990s, Washington recalled, as the concept of fast money dawned along with the crack cocaine epidemic.
    — Luca Evans, Denver Post, 21 June 2026
  • Once airborne, though, a sense of infinity dawned out the cockpit windows, and of sheer mass behind the pilots.
    — Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
Definition of dawn
Verb
  • Roki Sasaki’s abysmal appearance faded away in the Dodgers’ 12-7 win over the San Diego Padres on Thursday night, but only after the National League West leaders rose from a catatonic first inning.
    — Liana Handler Follow, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • The rising death toll comes as criticism of the government’s response continues to intensify.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
Definition of rise
Verb
  • As Gen Z, the cohort born between 1997 and 2012, emerges as a major spender on group travel and experiences, more young people are fronting costs for friends.
    — Rachel Hale, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • The diverging fortunes of the poorest and wealthiest Americans has emerged as a key theme in the US economy, and experts say AI is playing a significant role.
    — Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
Definition of emerge
Verb
  • All of which sent the sellout crowd into jubilant celebrations, some jumping, others breaking out World Cup chants.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • Hotel employee April Graser, who was working the overnight shift when the fire broke out, told local ABC affiliate WEWS-TV the night had been routine until the hotel's fire alarms suddenly sounded.
    — Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
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