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The first appearance of a debutante in society.

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#1·Apr 27, 2026

The first appearance of a debutante in society.

Since making its debut two years ago, the program has gained cult status.
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  • “Blue Ivy ignores requests to remove sunglasses at Met Gala https://www.europesays.com/news/25167/ Blue Ivy’s Met Gala debut didn’t go off quite as smoothly as it appeared, as dad Jay-Z seemingly…”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Comedian Meg Stalter has officially launched a music career with her debut single, 'Prettiest Girl in America,' ahead of her summer 2026 album, 'Crave.' https://azat.tv/en/meg-stalter-pop-music-debut-crave-album/”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “McLaren Racing unleashes groundbreaking MCL-HY on track: a historic leap towards WEC debut”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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  • “>> It was a debut. Never uh to be seen.”

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#2·Apr 27, 2026

A performer's first performance to the public, in sport, the arts or some other area.

Liverpool's performance - despite a defensive injury crisis that saw a promising debut for teenage academy graduate John Flanagan - was a resounding advert for Kenny Dalglish to be given the manager's job on a permanent basis.
Origin: , from , derivative of to move, begin, from dé- + mark, goal, from , from , from , or from ; both from , from . Cognate with . More at butt. The Philippine sense is influenced by. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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  • “Supermarket challenger Upfront opens its second location https://www.europesays.com/netherlands/8593/ Following a successful debut, the Dutch supermarket chain Upfront is opening a second store in Rotterdam. The concept…”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “On This Day: 2NE1 made their debut.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Ford gave us a tiny glimpse at the new pickup, and as next year's debut approaches, here's what we think it'll be like.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “We’re so pleased to share that Kal Sabir's debut short film Kinaara (Edge) is now screening as part of the South Asian Film Festival of Montreal! The film explores the journey of caring for a loved one with dementia, within the Scottish South Asian community.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Exclusive first look at the poster for John Early’s directorial debut Maddie’s Secret 🍴 Opening in New York City on June 19 and in Los Angeles on June 26. Trailer out tomorrow. Poster design by Akiko Stehrenberger”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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#3·Apr 27, 2026

(also, attributive) The first public presentation of a theatrical play, motion picture, opera, musical composition, dance, or other performing arts piece.

Hulking defenceman Gudbranson, who came to Vancouver in a trade with the Florida Panthers last May, scored in his debut for the Canucks.
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  • “Romeo Beckham makes his Met Gala debut as estranged brother Brooklyn swerves the event to avoid an awkward reunion trib.al/uDFLp6b”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “'The latest taste of Fire-Toolz’ forthcoming Warp debut is a track of wonderful push and pull...' Fire-Toolz - ‘And Where Is The Heart? I’ve Searched My Entire Home (feat. Jennifer Holm)’ is a Quietus Track of the Month for April 2026 buff.ly/3VLptCA”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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  • “regional theater debut in after”

  • “>> It was a debut. Never uh to be seen.”

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