Revelations

noun

Rev·​e·​la·​tions ˌre-və-ˈlā-shənz How to pronounce Revelations (audio)
plural in form but singular in construction

Examples of Revelations in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Introduction Geochemical Revelations The geophysical techniques scientists are using to take the pulse of Svartsengi’s magmatic heart aren’t just tracking the hazard in real time. Robin George Andrews, Quanta Magazine, 20 Feb. 2024 The Biggest Revelations from Matthew Perry's Memoir, 'Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing' Before his untimely death on Oct. 28, the beloved Friends star had been planning to establish a foundation to support those suffering from the same disease. Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 20 Feb. 2024 Read Next Ethics commission is investigating Miami Mayor Francis Suarez’s work for a developer May 25, 2023 6:47 PM Revelations of Suarez’s consulting contract with Kapoor’s development company have surfaced as the Republican mayor considers a bid for president in the 2024 election. Joey Flechas, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2024 Up front, Brother Dobbs was telling everyone to turn to Revelations. Addie Citchens, The New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2024 Stage Fright, Romance and Elvis: All the Biggest Revelations from Barbra Streisand's New Memoir Many industry players took sides. Carly Tagen-Dye, Peoplemag, 27 Jan. 2024 De Lancie took on the role of William Miles in the modern-day sections of Assassin’s Creed: Revelations and Assassin’s Creed III. Anna Washenko, Ars Technica, 4 Dec. 2023 Boy George Tells All About Addiction, Prison and Janet Jackson: His New Memoir's Biggest Revelations George, 62, had been in the news for his struggles with drug addiction. Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 11 Jan. 2024 Following was a riveting performance of Ailey’s signature Revelations, which brought the crowd to their feet for a long-lasting standing ovation. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 30 Nov. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1551, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Revelations was in 1551

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“Revelations.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Revelations. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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