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coming-out

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


coming out


VERB
conclude
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK


Example Sentences

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It’s a coming-out party of sorts on the international stage.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 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

“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

The show formerly starred singer Reneé Rapp, who played the preppy mean girl with a heartwarming coming-out arc, but since Rapp’s departure, the half-hour comedy has fully leaned into the show’s absurdity.

From Salon • Jan. 19, 2025

He never had a big formal coming-out to lots of people, and he certainly had no reason to call me up and tell me.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove




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