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
The case followed revelations that data from millions of Facebook users was accessed by Cambridge Analytica, a now-defunct political consulting firm that worked for Donald Trump’s successful U.S. presidential campaign in 2016.
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Reuters, NBC news, 17 July 2025
His hanging death was ruled a suicide, but recent revelations about gaps in the video surveillance outside his cell have renewed doubts.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 17 July 2025
The case followed revelations that data from millions of Facebook users was accessed by Cambridge Analytica, a now-defunct political consulting firm that worked for Donald Trump’s successful US presidential campaign in 2016.
—CNN Money, 17 July 2025
Troy Ave has been a controversial personality in Hip-Hop for years, and a recent revelation may not have done him any favors.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 17 July 2025
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Reuters, NBC news, 17 July 2025
His hanging death was ruled a suicide, but recent revelations about gaps in the video surveillance outside his cell have renewed doubts.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 17 July 2025
The case followed revelations that data from millions of Facebook users was accessed by Cambridge Analytica, a now-defunct political consulting firm that worked for Donald Trump’s successful US presidential campaign in 2016.
—CNN Money, 17 July 2025
Troy Ave has been a controversial personality in Hip-Hop for years, and a recent revelation may not have done him any favors.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revelation
disclosure
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This disclosure comes as enterprises face dual pressures - implementing AI to stay competitive while fulfilling sustainability commitments.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Prior to May, the administration had repeatedly promised extensive disclosures.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
25 July 2025
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“Revelation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revelation. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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