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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
Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 21 Dec. 2024
But her debut cookbook is anything but a boring, dense read.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2024
Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 21 Dec. 2024
But Tyler, the Creator's hip-hop holiday offering, which debuted alongside 2018's The Grinch, managed to charm and delight grown rap fans and children alike.
—Stephanie Kaloi and James Mercadante, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Pipe Bueno Announces First Show in the U.S. Colombian singer Pipe Bueno is set to make his U.S. debut with a concert at Miami’s James L. Knight Center on April 4, 2025.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 21 Dec. 2024
But her debut cookbook is anything but a boring, dense read.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2024
Verb
Virgin Voyages has three ships in its fleet with a fourth set to debut in September 2025.
—Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 21 Dec. 2024
But Tyler, the Creator's hip-hop holiday offering, which debuted alongside 2018's The Grinch, managed to charm and delight grown rap fans and children alike.
—Stephanie Kaloi and James Mercadante, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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Away from the court, D.J. spends time with his dad, stepmom and siblings at fun events, like movie premieres, family trips and birthday parties.Nasha Smith, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
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The popular South Korean drama returns with new episodes this week, so keep reading to find out when exactly season two premieres on Netflix.Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
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While the exact release date hasn’t been announced, fans can anticipate the film to arrive on the platform within two to three months—likely in February or March 2025.Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Temperatures continue to creep up this week and long stretches of dry weather until a cold front arrives on Sunday.Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
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The Swedish striker netted a hat trick for Newcastle United against Ipswich Town on Saturday to extend his scoring run to six goals in his last four league appearances.Graham Ruthven, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Rudolph returns to the field for his sixth appearance this season.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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The 50th Anniversary of the Automotive Trends Report coincides with a dawning era of environmental innovation.Peter Douglas, The Mercury News, 22 Dec. 2024
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The markers of the classic cinema escape: the open road, the bicycle, the dawning sun, illuminating everybody.Doreen St. Félix, The New Yorker, 14 Dec. 2024
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Regardless of type—red, white, rose, or sparkling—all wines should be stored in the refrigerator after opening.Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 24 Dec. 2024
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What would Christmas Day be like in most families without the member who cares enough to rise the earliest on Christmas morning and likely becomes the last whose weary head hits the pillow that night?Mike Masterson, arkansasonline.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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The young actor is quickly turning into an emerging red carpet darling by working with Rembert.Greg Emmanuel, Essence, 21 Dec. 2024
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These emerging trends that will shape 2025 are not about innovation for its own sake but about preparing students for a future that prioritizes adaptability, human-centric skills, and cognitive problem solving.Mary Hemphill, PhD, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Google Maps and Street View were previously used by Italian authorities in 2022 to track down a Sicilian man convicted of murder who had broken out of a prison in Rome two decades prior.Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 19 Dec. 2024
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How much upside does Kakko have to break out with a fresh start?Shayna Goldman, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
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The government also issued a statement condemning the killing this year of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh.Paul Tilsley, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024
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The streamlining benefits are recognized across the board, including by the U.K. government’s Technology Working Group, which earlier this year issued its second report encouraging collaboration on innovation regarding tokenization capabilities.Matt Ong, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Debut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debut. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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