as in disclosure
the act or an instance of making known something previously unknown or concealed
the revelation of the movie star's secret marriage by the tabloids a new biography of the former president that contains several shocking revelations
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Recent Examples of revelation
While no rules were broken, the revelations conflicted with Starmer’s portrayal of himself as an antidote to the cronyism displayed by successive Conservative leaders.
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Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
Boris Johnson followed, but was forced to quit in July 2022 after revelations over his handling of misconduct allegations against Chris Pincher, Conservative deputy chief whip, triggered a wave of ministerial resignations.
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Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
Mandelson was removed as Ambassador and arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office following revelations uncovered in the Epstein files.
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Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
In the last few minutes, Elliot had a revelation that his mom may still be alive.
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Breanne L. Heldman,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
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Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
Boris Johnson followed, but was forced to quit in July 2022 after revelations over his handling of misconduct allegations against Chris Pincher, Conservative deputy chief whip, triggered a wave of ministerial resignations.
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Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
Mandelson was removed as Ambassador and arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office following revelations uncovered in the Epstein files.
—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
In the last few minutes, Elliot had a revelation that his mom may still be alive.
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Breanne L. Heldman,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revelation
disclosure
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Indeed, the size of labor agreement — expected to cost $12 million next year, $31 million the following year and $60 million in 2028-29 — had sparked considerable concern, making the disclosure of extra revenue all the more remarkable.
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Read labels for fragrance disclosures and ammonium quaternary compounds.
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“Revelation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revelation. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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