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

Ittaps into themes of toxic masculinity and unveils the impact social media has on young people. —Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026

Elsewhere, the Globes introduced a new competitive category at the 2026 show, with the group unveiling its first-ever set of Best Podcast nominees late last year. —Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Jan. 2026

In November 2025, the government unveiled guidelines to accelerate the development of new technologies and application scenarios, supporting the steady expansion of fields such as unmanned transport, according to the Global Times (GT). —Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026

Bringing together producers, sales agents, distributors, broadcasters, talent and institutions, the event gave Unifrance the opportunity to unveil export figures for French cinema. —Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 12 Jan. 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