out of the closet

ADJECTIVE

exposed

Synonyms

WEAK

brought to light candid disclosed divulged exposed open open and aboveboard open to view out out in the open out into the open revealed uncovered unveiled

Example Sentences

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A retinue assembled to escort the workers out of the closet, into their cars, and back home, without being tailed, without being detained.

From Slate • Oct. 27, 2025

"I would have been a happier person being out of the closet and being free," he told El Pais in 2024.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2025

“Kitara is coming out of the closet after 18 years, thanks to all of you.”

From Salon • May 2, 2024

So when his daughter, Ann Kansfield, was considering coming out of the closet to him, she was nervous.

From New York Times • Apr. 30, 2024

What if he actually got out of the closet and drove to see me?

From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven