1
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
Get the recipe > Maple syrup brings out the natural sweetness of parsnips in this silky soup topped with crunchy, homemade garlic-thyme croutons.
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Saveur Editors, Saveur, 15 Apr. 2026
Sensing Julia's reluctance to submit brings out the first glimpse of Bateman's vindictive nature.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Apr. 2026
Hopefully that brings out a better level in us.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
Plus, the 100Hz refresh rate brings out details at a faster pace, making for a smoother viewing experience.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
The vodka brings out some flavors that would otherwise not be volatile and perks everything up—that little hit of vodka at the end adds a subtle bite, too.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
The rivalry brings out their contrasts, and the success of both programs magnifies the differences even more.
—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
Saveur Editors, Saveur, 15 Apr. 2026
Sensing Julia's reluctance to submit brings out the first glimpse of Bateman's vindictive nature.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Apr. 2026
Hopefully that brings out a better level in us.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
Plus, the 100Hz refresh rate brings out details at a faster pace, making for a smoother viewing experience.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
The vodka brings out some flavors that would otherwise not be volatile and perks everything up—that little hit of vodka at the end adds a subtle bite, too.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
The rivalry brings out their contrasts, and the success of both programs magnifies the differences even more.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brings out
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The Mendoza ad will circulate on ESPN and on social media, the executive says – but not for very long.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2026
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The indictment says that in exchange for money, the soldiers maintained contact with Iranian intelligence operatives over a few months and carried out a range of tasks under their direction.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
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Brown emphasizes that his dishes are made with entirely healthful ingredients.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Fulfillment is associated with improved quality of life, and Burnight emphasizes that physical health and fulfillment are interdependent.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
21 Apr. 2026
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Men, society tells us ad nauseam, are simple creatures.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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Looking at these deals tells you that this is not a company dabbling in data centers.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
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The test also reinforces the growing importance of layered defense strategies.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Apr. 2026
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To many British veterans, the Australian case reinforces fears that the same trend could spread across other Western militaries, including the United States.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 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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And they’re trained from birth to believe that the prophet speaks directly with God and to obey whatever the prophet tells them to do.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Mulhouse Public Prosecutor Nicolas Heitz speaks to the press after a boy was discovered naked and malnourished on a pile of rubbish in a van where he had been kept locked up, in Hagenbach, eastern France, on April 10, 2026.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Iran’s president said the US blockade on Iranian ports remains a major obstacle to talks.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
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Indeed, as advertised, Raye talks to the audience so much — and is so warm and hilarious — that her banter is a show in itself.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2026
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This article discusses suicide and suicidal ideation.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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Next the trio discusses some individual teams of note.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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