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

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Comedian Nate Bargatze’s story collection “Big Dumb Eyes” made its debut at No. 1 on the New York Times hardcover nonfiction list when it was published in May.

From The Wall Street Journal

The game against the Falcons will serve as Ben Kotwica’s debut as interim special teams coordinator.

From Los Angeles Times

Maresca has credit in the bank after winning the Conference League and Club World Cup in his debut season.

From Barron's

The car made its public debut at a World Series press conference in October at Dodger Stadium in L.A.

From The Wall Street Journal

Curling debuted in the Winter Games in 1924 with just three countries taking part; Great Britain, which fielded a team of Scottish curlers, won the gold medal.

From Los Angeles Times

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