浮うき彫ぼりになる

expression, godan verb (-ru)

become distinct; stand out; be highlighted

Used when something previously unclear or hidden becomes clearly visible or emphasized, often in contrast to its surroundings. Common in both literal and figurative contexts.

• 夕ゆう日ひに照てらされて山やまの稜りょう線せんが浮うき彫ぼりになった。

  The mountain ridge became distinct in the setting sun.

• 調ちょう査さで問もん題だい点てんが浮うき彫ぼりになった。

  The investigation highlighted the problems.