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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Last month, her government unveiled a legal reform allowing the deportation of foreigners who have been sentenced to at least one year of unconditional imprisonment for serious crimes. Arkansas Online, 27 Feb. 2026 Parades are expensive, logistically complex, and often used to unveil new and upgraded hardware. Will Ripley, CNN Money, 26 Feb. 2026 David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Samsung unveiled a new set of its flagship smartphones yesterday, and some are notably pricier than before. Alex Harring, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026 On February 25, in the heart of Milan, Bella Hadid unveiled an ultrasharp casual silhouette. Chloé Versabeau, Glamour, 26 Feb. 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 28 Feb. 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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