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debut

[dey-byoo, dih-, dey-byoo, deb-yoo] / deɪˈbyu, dɪ-, ˈdeɪ byu, ˈdɛb yu /
NOUN
first public appearance
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appearance beginning inauguration introduction launching opener presentation
STRONG
admission bow entrance entree entrée graduating graduation incoming initiation
WEAK
coming out coming out party first step
Antonyms
STRONGEST
conclusion end ending finish
WEAK
closing finale

Example Sentences

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Since the Netflix debut of the documentary “The Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers: Our Brother, Hillel,” Forbes reports that “Can’t Stop” has been climbing the Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global Excl.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

British veteran Chisora, 42, made his professional debut in 2007 and has recorded 36 wins and 13 defeats.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

In 1980, Steve Jobs made his debut in a brief article on Apple’s plans to go public.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

A strong debut from SpaceX could serve as a launchpad for many other giant unicorns to go public as well.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Dressed formally as he was, in a black tuxedo, it was obvious that he was part of the debut court, the escort of one of the birthday girl’s attendants perhaps.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.