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as in says
to express (a thought or emotion) in words
he ever so casually brings out the names of celebrities with whom he's supposedly buddy-buddy
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as in emphasizes
to make more apparent
a blue scarf would bring out the color of your eyes
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Recent Examples of brings out
The rivalry brings out their contrasts, and the success of both programs magnifies the differences even more.
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Austin Meek, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Fashion Week brings out a bit of playfulness in us all, and Oprah is not immune.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
Roasting raw vegetables brings out flavor as their natural sugars caramelize.
—Mary Ann Esposito, Boston Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
Lackey is an accomplished all-around gymnast, but there’s something about competing on floor that brings out the best in her.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
For The Times) The annual Loyola-Mira Costa nonleague match that brings out fans en masse is set for March 20 at Mira Costa.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
The designer’s show always brings out a crowd of his loyal supporters, genuine in their excitement to cheer on a friend.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 12 Feb. 2026
The firm brings out its clients’s personal style, creating homes that range from colorful and modern to bold and glamorous.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2026
The long cook time brings out the meaty, savory notes from the ham and softens the beans until the broth becomes a silky, pot likker-like liquid.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
Austin Meek, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Fashion Week brings out a bit of playfulness in us all, and Oprah is not immune.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
Roasting raw vegetables brings out flavor as their natural sugars caramelize.
—Mary Ann Esposito, Boston Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
Lackey is an accomplished all-around gymnast, but there’s something about competing on floor that brings out the best in her.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
For The Times) The annual Loyola-Mira Costa nonleague match that brings out fans en masse is set for March 20 at Mira Costa.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
The designer’s show always brings out a crowd of his loyal supporters, genuine in their excitement to cheer on a friend.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 12 Feb. 2026
The firm brings out its clients’s personal style, creating homes that range from colorful and modern to bold and glamorous.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2026
The long cook time brings out the meaty, savory notes from the ham and softens the beans until the broth becomes a silky, pot likker-like liquid.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brings out
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State media says the ship is designed to handle various weapons systems, including antiair and anti-naval weapons, as well as nuclear-capable ballistic and cruise missiles.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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The simple strategy that spawned the Aflac duck The experiences that a long-serving CEO accumulates bring wisdom, Amos says.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Gimble, a former Texas State Guard member and McLennan County district clerk who currently serves on the Texas Judicial Council, ran on a platform that emphasizes border security and Second Amendment rights, according to his campaign website.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Mar. 2026
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With precarious Uranus in your sign and Venus in your 11th House of Associations, their sextile emphasizes the way identity shifts affect your allies.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
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Phil Alden Robinson directed Kevin Costner to one of the most beloved performances of his career as an average Iowan who hears a voice that tells him to build a baseball field.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
5 Mar. 2026
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Jokic either fell or flopped — depending on who tells it — over the top of George four minutes into the game when the burgeoning Utah star tried the maneuver.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
5 Mar. 2026
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Senate President Pro Tempore Monique Limón said the conflict reinforces the case for California to lessen its dependence on fossil fuels and move forward with cap-and-invest.—
Chaewon Chung
March 3,
Sacbee.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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The revival reinforces Rocky Horror’s place in pop culture history as a living, evolving experience rather than a relic of the 1970s.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
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The phrase also sometimes is used as a battle cry and has been employed by those with a nefarious agenda to instill fear of anyone who utters it and to raise concerns about Islam itself, according to Muslim scholars and civil rights advocates.—
Michelle Krupa,
CNN Money,
11 Jan. 2026
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Falduto utters the words as his character Billy to Dewey, playing the opinionated student who becomes the stylist for the band.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Dec. 2025
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Atkinson plays the titular role, a clueless man who lives alone, rarely speaks, and struggles to exist as a functional adult in the world.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Mar. 2026
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Commissioner of the Southeastern Conference Greg Sankey speaks during a roundtable discussion on college sports in the East Room on Friday, March 6, 2026.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Angelina is another person who talks a lot.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Mar. 2026
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In this episode, Mitzi talks to Bret Anthony Johnston about his new story collection, Encounters with Unexpected Animals.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Mar. 2026
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This meta podcast discusses a college student's dream of becoming a narrative podcaster.—
Janet W. Lee,
NPR,
5 Mar. 2026
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According to a 2020 Department of Agriculture document that discusses oil and gas development of the grasslands where the trail is located, drill pads are expected to involve four to seven acres of initial disturbance, which would be reduced to an acre or less as the site is maintained.—
Alex Heard,
Outside,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Brings out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brings%20out. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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