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coming-out

[kuhm-ing-out] / ˈkʌm ɪŋˈaʊt /
NOUN
presentation
Synonyms
WEAK


coming out


VERB
conclude
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK


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Census Designated,” Jane’s brash and dramatic 2023 coming-out LP, tipped them as a force beyond the underground.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 19, 2026

On Sunday evening, Ternus greeted attendees at a welcome reception that in some ways also acted as his coming-out party, analysts say.

From BBC Jun. 8, 2026

Gay kisses and scenes of queer physical affection aren’t exactly titillating, or worse, made into inspiring coming-out vignettes perfectly primed for Pride season watchlists.

From Salon Mar. 1, 2026

“Well, I wish somebody had told me that our dad was in a coming-out loop!” says an exasperated Richard, who is usually the one exasperating others.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 27, 2026

Ernest’s invitation to the Solvay Conference was more than an acknowledgment of the Rad Lab’s standing in international science; it was the lab’s coming-out party.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

I turn to see Patrick coming out of the building.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 15, 2026

"There's still smoke coming out from different sections," Cayabyab said, adding that coast guard personnel intended to enter the ship and conduct firefighting operations.

From Barron's Sep. 11, 2026

"By applying the insecticides, that's when they started falling out of conduit pipes, literally coming out of plug sockets, out of the toasters, out of the back of microwave ovens," he said.

From BBC Sep. 9, 2026

This is a sport that has not made coming out safe, where the silence is not cowardice but self-preservation.

From Salon Sep. 9, 2026

He pointed to the flames coming out of Akivo’s silver boots.

From "I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005" by Lauren Tarshis




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