debut
noun
a first public appearance on a stage, on television, etc.
had debuted
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past perfectof debut.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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But undeterred, the reality star and businesswoman shared fan reactions including one who said they "immediately pressed play" after seeing a post saying the show had debuted on Rotten Tomatoes with a paltry 0%.
From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2025
None of the people involved in the deal had debuted for their new teams.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 8, 2025
When I hit my stack for the first time a few weeks later, in the exact same spot where I had debuted my name, it took me by surprise.
From Salon ● Mar. 31, 2023
Bissinger’s acclaimed nonfiction book, had debuted in fall 2006 to critical applause for its naturalistic storytelling.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 23, 2023
These images were now rapidly available thanks to wirephoto services, which had debuted in Life in the month that Pollard, Howard, and Smith formed their partnership.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
