coming to light
Being revealed now
Coming to light describes information, facts, or truths that were previously hidden or unknown becoming revealed or discovered.
The phrase suggests a gradual emergence rather than sudden exposure, often used when secrets, evidence, or details surface through investigation or circumstance.
New evidence is coming to light that could change the verdict.
Details about the scandal are only now coming to light.
Something that comes to light moves from obscurity into public awareness or understanding.
- uncoveringRevealing something hidden
- emergenceComing into existence
- revealMake something visible
- unearthedRetrieved from the ground
- hidden truthFact kept from view
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