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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We chatted with him about how he got to make his big debut for A24.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Zellweger made his playoff debut in Game 4 and contributed an assist before scoring his first postseason goal.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Robinson made his Test debut against New Zealand at Lord's in 2021.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

In the former, a gentlemanly Preston Chamblee, also in a debut, elegantly escorted and expertly supported Ms. Nadon.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Within months of its debut in 1996, Blue’s Clues was trouncing Sesame Street in the ratings.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell

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