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noun

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plural of debut
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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verb

present tense third-person singular of debut
as in arrives

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Recent Examples of debuts
Noun
After massive oversubscriptions and huge gains in their share debuts, some companies have seen their market value shrink. — ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026 Maybe this will all be different when the technology actually debuts, and games are built from the ground up with its implementation in mind. — Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026 Bunker and Ink will arrive fresh from their world premieres in Venice and North American debuts in Toronto, while Club Kid enjoyed a buzzy launch in Cannes and will also play in TIFF. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2026 Chinese consumer brands that went public over the past year or so initially drew strong investor interest until a string of artificial-intelligence companies made their debuts, stealing their thunder and minting new billionaires. — Dave Sebastian, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026 The network is airing a collection of its fan-favorite renewals as well as some new shows for its fall 2026 programming, including the family drama Line of Fire and sitcom Newlyweds, both making their debuts. — Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 30 Aug. 2026 Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Two programs make their FBS debuts today, and the betting market has very different expectations for them. — Giovanni Malloy, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 All In has also featured some surprises in the past with massive returns and debuts that have shaped the AEW roster. — Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026 Chicago quarterback Caleb Williams and the rest of the Bears' starters made their preseason debuts in cameo fashion, playing just the opening series. — CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for debuts
  1. premieres
  2. arrives
  3. appearances
  4. comes
  5. emerges
  6. rises
  7. dawns
  8. breaks out
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of premieres
Verb
  • The exhibition arrives as institutions, including LACMA, prepare a broader reassessment of Lynch’s career, underscoring how his signature style continues to shape our imaginations.
    — Tara Anne Dalbow, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Speaking in his pre-match press conference on Thursday, Farke indicated Rodon would certainly be missing until after the forthcoming international break and may not be available until November arrives.
    — Beren Cross, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of arrives
Noun
  • Fights broke out when some students protested Yiannopoulos’ appearances and accused him of hate speech, while others celebrated him as a champion of free speech.
    — Safiyah Riddle, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Getty Images The Atlanta Braves have employed countless players throughout their long history, from Hall of Fame stars to short-term contributors whose careers in Atlanta were measured in only a handful of appearances.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of appearances
Verb
  • There comes a point in every woman’s life when a mid-calf floral skirt starts looking suspiciously like the best thing in your wardrobe.
    — Georgia Brown, Glamour, 29 Aug. 2026
  • In addition, each figure comes with extra sets of hands and accessories related to each of the characters.
    — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of comes
Verb
  • Naturally, when a legend like Dion emerges, a huge crowd of fans will form.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 30 Aug. 2026
  • That might seem like no time at all, but the corn emerges juicy, crispy, and tender and retains more of its sweetness and crunch.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of emerges
Verb
  • Customization Is Becoming Key in the Buying Process As the personal touch becomes paramount for customers, the need for custom pieces rises with it.
    — Footwear News, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Out back, a custom stainless steel exhaust pipe rises vertically right next to the sissy bar, echoing classic vintage choppers.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of rises
Verb
  • The person who isn't a professional military officer, pursues a broad, deep, public professional career, and yet dawns the uniform an serves his nation.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 12 July 2026
  • The realization that loneliness might be even more keenly felt in the midst of a familiar crowd is one that dawns with maturity.
    — Maria Albano, Air Mail, 9 May 2026
Definition of dawns
Verb
  • EconomyBookings, for example, breaks out what a rate covers at checkout, identifies whether a pickup point sits in the terminal or off-site, and states cancellation terms on eligible bookings.
    — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Offense breaks out, Twins rout Athletics Ryan Kreidler created a memory for his friends and family, and the Twins followed suit.
    — Dan Hayes, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of breaks out

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“Debuts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debuts. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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