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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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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

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

From MarketWatch Feb. 6, 2026

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

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

“This is a signal that the economy may be finally finding its groove coming out of the pandemic,” said Wells Fargo economist Shannon Grein.

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

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

You’re also a gay actor portraying someone who, at the time, would have torpedoed his career by coming out.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 5, 2026

“The next Morpho movie is coming out soon,” Joe said.

From "A Monster of a Mystery (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #5)" by Franklin W. Dixon




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