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

Comcast has unveiled a major expansion of a streaming bundle operated by its Xfinity broadband and video systems, adding the Hulu–Disney+ combo and HBO Max to the roster. —Dade Hayes, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2026

Despite having 90 of the 200 stores already completed, Starbucks waited until April to do a ribbon-cutting ceremony and formally unveil the new designs in Chicago. —Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026

Hope was among the 21-title competition lineup unveiled Thursday by Cannes artistic director Thierry Fremaux at the festival’s annual press conference in Paris. —Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2026

The move comes nearly three months after Disney unveiled a more streamlined management structure that sought to centralize its sprawling marketing operations. —Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 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