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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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Hansen described his debut flight as an "extraordinary" experience.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

A strong debut from SpaceX could serve as a launchpad for many other giant unicorns to go public as well.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

She entered Springsteen’s camp after her husband, Louis Lahav, engineered on Springsteen’s 1972 debut album, “Greetings From Asbury Park.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

In 1980, Steve Jobs made his debut in a brief article on Apple’s plans to go public.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

This was my debut as a junior elite gymnast, and somehow I’d managed to win gold right out the gate!

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.