debut
noun
a first public appearance on a stage, on television, etc.
debuted
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past participleof debut.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof debut.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
debutnouna first public appearance on a stage, on television, etc.
Example Sentences
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So far, Katie Zacharia, who debuted as the White House’s top spokesperson on Tuesday, is looking like the latter.
From Slate ● Oct. 15, 2026
The play, which debuted in New York, will feature McKellen and Bridgerton star Golda Rosheuvel in 3D holographic form, which was achieved using 52 cameras filming them from multiple angles.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026
Holmes herself shied from the public eye, making the surprise release of the documentary "You Can See Everything" all the more astonishing when it debuted to high praise at the Telluride Film Festival in September.
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026
In contrast with the two-door concept car Jaguar debuted in pink and bright blue at Miami Art Week in 2024, the four-door Type 01 model arrived on Tuesday in silver, with an “orchid white” interior.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
When I proudly debuted one of my late-in-the-book songs for Robbie, she exploded, slapping down my achievement with a vicious “Good night!”
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
