unveil

verb

un·​veil ˌən-ˈvāl How to pronounce unveil (audio)
unveiled; unveiling; unveils
Synonyms of unveilnext

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

Examples of unveil in a Sentence

The developer unveiled plans for a new housing complex. The company will unveil its newest product today.
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At a ceremony downtown, the mayor presented Wetzel with a key to the city and unveiled a mural depicting him in a cowboy hat, flanked by a guitar and his old high-school football jersey. Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 12 June 2026 The Miami Dolphins wrapped up the offseason program this week and are inching closer to the start of the 2026 season, where the franchise will be unveiling a new offensive scheme that’s led by a first-year starting quarterback and a new defense that features four returning starters. Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026 But this week in Tennessee, more than 500 miles away from Washington, DC, officials quietly unveiled a far more revealing illustration of the US president’s future architectural legacy. Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 12 June 2026 Third place finishes in both the Risen Star Stakes and Louisiana Derby provided enough points to make the field for the Kentucky Derby and DeVaux was ready to unveil her Picasso. Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for unveil

Word History

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

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The first known use of unveil was in 1599

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“Unveil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unveil. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.

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unveil

verb
un·​veil ˌən-ˈvā(ə)l How to pronounce unveil (audio)
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

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