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Synonyms

come to light

Idioms  

  1. Be clearly revealed or exposed, as in New facts about evolution have come to light with the latest fossil discoveries in Africa. Miles Coverdale had this idiom in his translation of the Bible (Ezekiel 16:57): “And before thy wickednesse came to light.” [First half of 1500s]

Example Sentences

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Was he convinced his behavior would never come to light?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

That means "unsavory facts will take longer to come to light, if they do at all. The administration will feel less pressure to provide a coherent justification and plan," he said.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

In time, more evidence may come to light either corroborating or disproving the allegations, but right now, we’re pulling on some pretty thin threads.

From Slate • Feb. 27, 2026

The human error that resulted in the reprieve of Alex Carey might not have come to light had Carey not been honest enough to admit he edged Josh Tongue.

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2026

In examining the sanctuary’s large site, a largely unknown or forgotten aspect of World War II has come to light.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler

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