debutante

Example Sentences

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Yes, another savage debutante season is upon us as matchmaking mayhem descends on Bridgerton once more.

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026

Webster and Hopkins’s unique creation invites readers to stand in for the three main characters— the debutante Helen; the caddish Jed; and the good guy Saunders—as these hapless young people confront romantic and ethical conundrums.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025

The changes Han introduced to the series included new and expanded characters, the Season 1 debutante ball and a four-year time jump.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 15, 2025

But as the apps are trying to monetize their matchmaking—and some users now with a whole decade of striking out under their belts—old-fashioned meet-cutes-in-bars or, say, debutante balls look more and more appealing.

From Slate • Feb. 14, 2024

“It wasn’t my idea to be a debutante escort three times. It was hers,” he said, still referring to his mother.

From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English