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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Following an unbeaten domestic treble in Bompastor's debut 2024-25 campaign, the Blues have fallen behind some of their rivals this season.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Rosenior arrived with a burgeoning reputation for playing attractive football, having led Ligue 1 Strasbourg into European for the first time in eight years during his debut season in France.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Jonathan, who was making his Broadway debut, was the bird seller and part of the musical ensemble.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Then a fortuitous gig at Disneyland led to a television debut on “Disney After Dark” in 1962.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

"There never was going to be a debut, was there?"

From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper

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