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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He was the first academy player manager Michael Carrick gave a debut to.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

A24's "Backrooms," the big screen adaptation of a viral YouTube horror series, smashed several box office records with an $81.5 million North American debut, US media reported Sunday.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

Florida-based insurer Slide Insurance last year told investors in its stock market debut it will “vigorously contest payment” of claims it believes lack merit.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

If the internet rumor mill is to be believed, there’s no way that 20-year-old Kane Parsons actually directed his captivating debut feature, “Backrooms.”

From Salon • May 30, 2026

"Gerta, how about this one? For your debut."

From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper

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