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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2
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
But in that moment, her fear for her child brings out something different in her.
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H. Alan Scott, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Sundown brings out those pastel purples and pinks, stopping everyone in their tracks for a photo or a moment of reflection.
—Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025
But the sight of Manchester United, who come to Anfield on October 19, usually brings out the best in Salah.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Baking or steaming them helps preserve their nutrients, while roasting brings out their natural sweetness.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2025
Plus, the sear from the cast iron really brings out the complexities.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
Then there is the friend who nourishes, brings out the best, and always knows the ideal ways to recharge and inspire.
—Cathrine Todd, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Ball also recommends using Accent, which is a brand of monosodium glutamate seasoning (MSG) that brings out a savory taste in the finished dish.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2025
Cold brew is typically brewed in cold water for half a day or more, which brings out the rich, sweet flavors of the coffee beans.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2025
H. Alan Scott, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Sundown brings out those pastel purples and pinks, stopping everyone in their tracks for a photo or a moment of reflection.
—Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025
But the sight of Manchester United, who come to Anfield on October 19, usually brings out the best in Salah.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Baking or steaming them helps preserve their nutrients, while roasting brings out their natural sweetness.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2025
Plus, the sear from the cast iron really brings out the complexities.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
Then there is the friend who nourishes, brings out the best, and always knows the ideal ways to recharge and inspire.
—Cathrine Todd, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Ball also recommends using Accent, which is a brand of monosodium glutamate seasoning (MSG) that brings out a savory taste in the finished dish.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2025
Cold brew is typically brewed in cold water for half a day or more, which brings out the rich, sweet flavors of the coffee beans.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brings out
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The Ram's driver, Kolton Blees, 30, of Pearcy was injured, the report says.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Oct. 2025
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Compact Umbrella London is no stranger to rainy days, and as many cities gear up for less predictable weather this fall and winter, Ali says an umbrella is a must-have item for any trip.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Rick also emphasizes cost avoidance as a discipline distinct from simple cost-cutting.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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Paris with a display that emphasizes the poetic potential of materiality.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
22 Oct. 2025
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At the other end of the spectrum, Macquarie’s chief economist, David Doyle, tells Fortune that while Washington isn’t necessarily shaping its policy because of imminent recessionary fears, policymakers will be keen to maintain growth.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Folklorist Thomas Keightley tells the tale of a kobold named Hödeken who was insulted by a kitchen boy who kept spraying water at him.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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If the death of Cinna is a microcosm of the play, the other moment that reinforces the importance of due process in Julius Caesar is even more compressed, lasting a mere eight lines at the start of the fourth act.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
23 Oct. 2025
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The decision reinforces due process protections for immigrants and citizens alike, curbing warrantless arrests and asserting that even federal agents must answer to the same legal standards they are sworn to uphold.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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The first words Mariah Carey utters on her 16th studio album are quintessential diva.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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The season 2 finale centered around a tornado destroying the store, when Brett utters his only line of dialogue in the series as the storm approaches.—
Carson Blackwelder,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Diane Brady is an award-winning business journalist and author who has interviewed newsmakers worldwide and often speaks about the global business landscape.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
29 Oct. 2025
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If none of those speaks to you, the Victorian era has some fantastic mysteries and ghost stories to get lost in.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
28 Oct. 2025
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The officer calmly and sweetly talks to the dog, calling to Moose to get the canine to come closer.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups talks Wednesday night with Deni Avdija.—
Tom Winter,
NBC news,
23 Oct. 2025
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The trio discusses Ohtani’s superlative success, not just on the field but off it.—
Scott Soshnick,
Sportico.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Elsewhere in the podcast, Shallow discusses her penchant for using femininity and flirtation as reality TV weapons, and how that nickname cast a shadow on her real-life relationships.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Brings out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brings%20out. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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