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

The 20-point peace plan, unveiled last fall, led to a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and the exchange of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners. — Michelle Stoddart, ABC News, 30 July 2026

The deal was announced on Tuesday, just hours after Ohio State unveiled a similar partnership, also with a major financial institution, JPMorgan Chase, that will pay OSU in the $15-$17 million range annually. — Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 30 July 2026

That target is said to have been reached earlier this month, just two months after it was unveiled to the public. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 30 July 2026

Apple fans, however, have their eyes on September, when Cupertino is likely to unveil its iPhone 18 Pro models. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 30 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