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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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

Call it AI’s coming-out party — or better yet, the AI Bowl.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 6, 2026

The coming-out party for this lineup was an incendiary set at the Moose Lodge in Redondo Beach in April 2012.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2025

“Will you help me...will you help me with my coming-out video?”

From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner

coming-out

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