debut
noun
a first public appearance on a stage, on television, etc.
Example Sentences
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"Union Town," which debuts Wednesday at the festival, is the third in a trilogy about worker struggles by the Oscar-winning US director, following 1976's "Harlan County U.S.A." and 1990's "American Dream."
From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026
Other companies could opt to hold their debuts until next year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
It felt like a potential sign of things to come on a night goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek, 24, midfielder Aladji Bamba, 20 and forward Toure, 20, made their debuts and 18-year-old Steur impressed from the bench.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
The previous film in the franchise, 2021’s “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” had one of the biggest domestic debuts on record with $260 million.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 2, 2026
"Tonight was one of the strongest debuts I think we've had since my maman was still alive."
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
