Synonyms of discovery

discovery

noun

di-ˈskə-v(ə-)rē 

1

as in finding

the act or process of sighting or learning the existence of something for the first time

the discovery of a new species of starfish

Synonyms & Similar Words

• finding
• detection
• exploration
• awareness
• invention
• creation
• unearthing
• revelation
• disclosure
• spotting
• exposure
• notice
• uncovering
• unveiling
• rediscovery
• espial

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• loss
• disappearance
• hiding
• concealment

2

as in find

something discovered

his many zoological discoveries include several species of birds

Synonyms & Similar Words

• find
• breakthrough
• treasure trove
• pay dirt
• strike

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of discovery

In my experience, an early discovery effort on a platform migration turned up business logic—validation rules, data transformations, exception handling—buried in integration code for years because nobody had a cleaner place to put it. — Sanchet Pachpute, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026

At the same time, mobile has changed where discovery actually happens. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2026

Jonas shared Serra’s sense of discovery in Japan, and the impact of the trip on her own work is relevant to Shift. — Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026

The full impact of Griffin’s gift will only emerge over the coming decades, in the discoveries that will be made in Florida’s Gold Coast, the companies that are built, the careers that are made possible. — Michael Simas, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026