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

The East Flanders Public Prosecutor’s Office is investigating the surprising discovery, per Belgian outlet De Standaard. — Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026

For Fernando Camilo, chief scientist at the South African Radio Astronomy Observatory and a co-author of the new paper, the discovery brings a long journey full circle. — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 14 Aug. 2026

Worse, Simcha Kosman, the researcher who made the discovery, was able to bypass the LLM’s supervisor entirely and obtain persistent root access to the sandbox. — Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 14 Aug. 2026

As technologies such as radio telescopes improve, astrochemists will be able to make new discoveries, double-check existing observations and study these faraway regions in more detail than ever before. — Olivia Harper Wilkins, The Conversation, 14 Aug. 2026