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

TouchLab unveiled electronic skin, giving robots a crucial sense of touch for delicate handling and safe interaction. — Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026

In the fall, Liberty will unveil a dedicated gifting space, with chocolate, stationery, books and candles on the fourth floor. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 July 2026

The Venice Film Festival unveiled the lineup for its 83rd edition at a news conference Thursday in the ornate historical archive of parent body La Biennale. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 23 July 2026

The inaugural nominees will be announced March 18, with winners unveiled April 15. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 23 July 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