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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
Sensing Julia's reluctance to submit brings out the first glimpse of Bateman's vindictive nature.
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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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brings out
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The department says Archaga-Elvir was arrested in Texas as an accompanied minor in 2015, but he was released by the Obama administration.—
Preston Mizell,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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The administration says the work takes time.—
Geoff Mulvihill,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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The high-torque swing emphasizes maximum rotation of Woods’ shoulders relative to his hips.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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For adults who choose to drink, the 2025-2030 issue of Dietary Guidelines for Americans emphasizes moderation, advises that drinking less is better than drinking more for overall health, and that some people should not drink at all.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
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The poem tells the story of the seduction of a sixteen-year-old girl by the watermonster, a mythical figure, weaving together themes of place, identity, trauma, and transformation.—
Patrick Dundon,
JSTOR Daily,
9 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, carbs—the body’s primary energy source—increase your blood sugar, or blood glucose, and, in turn, trigger the pancreas to secrete insulin (a hormone that tells the body’s cells to absorb glucose to prevent an overload).—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
9 Apr. 2026
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And the move further reinforces Charlotte’s longstanding banking bona fides.—
Brian Gordon,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
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The long experience and tight teamwork of unionized camera crews, art departments, and so forth from production to production both maintains high professional standards and reinforces long-standing professional norms.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
6 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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The older son, Dustin, barely speaks, and baby James is wearing a grocery bag for a diaper.—
Francine Prose,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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That speaks to the state of fuel-cell infrastructure in the country.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Apr. 2026
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Emma Straub talks to Maria Sherman about her original 1990 New Kids on the Block fanny pack.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Apr. 2026
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Rubio met separately with Rutte on Wednesday morning at the State Department ahead of the White House talks.—
Michelle L. Price,
Fortune,
9 Apr. 2026
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One discusses how to leverage relationships to boost your career growth.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
9 Apr. 2026
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The trio discusses the study’s process and its findings.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Brings out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brings%20out. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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