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

First and foremost, the Vikings will unveil a new quarterback in Kyler Murray. — Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Romanian sculptor Andra Ursuța will unveil her commission in 2028. — News Desk, Artforum, 10 Sep. 2026

Most of these councilmember endorsements were publicly unveiled during the primary election, some of which were shared just days after a key filing deadline for the mayoral race in February — a day shook up by Raman’s last-minute joining. — Paris Barraza, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

The dress will be unveiled at Sotheby’s London on September 18 and displayed until September 24, before exhibiting in Hong Kong from October 1 to 15, in Geneva from November 6 to 11, and in New York from December 2. — Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 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