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

Two years after opening in the historic 1920s venue, Stile DTLA has unveiled its multimillion-dollar renovation. — Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026

An early-stage plan for roughly 280 apartments, including affordable units, and more than a dozen retail shops was recently unveiled in documents filed with the city, which were obtained by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 2 July 2026

America's 250th anniversary on July 4th is sparking a nationwide culinary celebration, with eateries unveiling special, patriotic menu items. — Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Liverpool have unveiled a permanent memorial at Anfield in tribute to Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva. — James Pearce, New York Times, 2 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