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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Clarity is exactly what Sophy Romvari seeks in her brilliant debut, “Blue Heron,” though it’s not as easy to see that.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

Angels left fielder Wade Meckler, who made his debut on Friday night, is an Orange County native who grew up cheering for the team.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

OpenAI is preparing to file confidentially for an IPO in the coming days, and Anthropic is also eyeing a market debut later this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

In his debut season at Liverpool, he provided a combined goals and assists tally of 58, averaging one goal involvement every 71 minutes.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

My debut aria, "Erbarme dich," is still in my throat, caught there just at the surface like ice in water.

From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper

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