Definitions

coming-out

[kuhm-ing-out] / ˈkʌm ɪŋˈaʊt /

NOUN

presentation

Synonyms

WEAK

debut

coming out

VERB

make public

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appear break debut get out

WEAK

be announced be brought out be disclosed be divulged be exposed be issued be made known be promulgated be published be released be reported be revealed leak out transpire

Antonyms

STRONGEST

hide

VERB

conclude

Synonyms

WEAK

end result terminate transpire

Antonyms

WEAK

hide

Example Sentences

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“We’ve had people coming out of the woodwork, saying, ‘Gosh, I hope you can save this gem of West Virginia,’ ” Blake Rowling said in an interview.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

The hot labor market means there will be even more focus on two inflation gauges coming out next week.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

The government is expected to announce the pay award within weeks, and the NEU will ballot if it isn't backed by funding rather than coming out of school budgets.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

“Seeing the fans ride for you so hard and be like, ‘This was the first time I felt represented on camera,’ it’s really gorgeous to see everyone coming out and celebrating that and celebrating you.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

And then Mrs. Krajewska is coming out her door to wave at me.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron

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