unveil

verb

un·​veil ˌən-ˈvāl 

unveiled; unveiling; unveils

transitive verb

1

: to remove a veil or covering from

unveiled the portrait

2

: to make public : divulge, reveal

a good time to unveil their plans

intransitive verb

: to throw off a veil or protective cloak

Synonyms of unveil

• reveal
• disclose
• discover
• uncover
• tell

Examples of unveil in a Sentence

The developer unveiled plans for a new housing complex.

The company will unveil its newest product today.

Recent Examples on the Web

Researchers in Korea have unveiled a breakthrough in smart materials that could transform space, robotics and deployable structures. —Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Mar. 2026

And as an accomplished narrative filmmaker and documentarian, Loznitsa unveils deft homages to Jacques Tati and Roy Andersson, deadpan directors who reduce human behavior to its base movements. —Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026

Going deeper Fortune has unveiled its 2026 America's Most Innovative Companies list. —Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026

Following the new Grand Sport’s surprise appearance at the recent 12 Hours of Sebring, the Corvette team has officially unveiled a pair of podium contenders for its famously loyal fans. —Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Rhymes for unveil

• airmail
• assail
• avail
• bewail
• blackmail
• cattail
• cocktail
• curtail
• derail
• detail
• dovetail
• email

Kids Definition

unveil

verb

un·​veil ˌən-ˈvā(ə)l 

ˈən-

1

a

: to remove a veil or covering from

unveil a statue

b

: disclose, reveal

unveiled their plans

2

: to throw off a veil