discovery

noun

di-ˈskə-v(ə-)rē How to pronounce discovery (audio)
Definition of discoverynext
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

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2
as in find
something discovered his many zoological discoveries include several species of birds

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Recent Examples of discovery Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 3 July 2026 Hemici said the company plans to launch a new experience platform in Q1 2027, built with Fever, the experience discovery and ticketing company. — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 Then, a few months later, while preparing for Violet’s baptism, the family made a discovery that Ayaub says answered those prayers. — Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026 The Australian queen of coolly-observing-bohemia is one of my favorite 2026 discoveries. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for discovery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discovery
  1. finding
  2. find
  3. detection
  4. exploration
  5. awareness
Noun
  • The amount of time that passed has only compounded the challenges of finding — let alone identifying — the victims.
    — Bilal Shbeir, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • For us humans, the finding offers academic comfort rather than practical salvation.
    — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of finding
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  • The find suggests one of NASA’s most successful planet hunters may still have plenty of surprises hiding in its archives.
    — Sam Macdonald, Scientific American, 6 July 2026
  • The excavation is expected to be complete in another month, with plans to showcase the archaeological finds to the public, the Fine Arts Department said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 July 2026
Definition of find
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  • Current satellite systems may revisit the same area only twice a day, Shoemate said, because they were designed primarily for weather monitoring rather than wildfire detection.
    — Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026
  • The Congolese authorities declared a fresh Ebola outbreak May 15, after the disease had been transmitting for weeks without official detection, according to the World Health Organization.
    — Jean-Yves Kamale, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
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  • In terms of threading the needle between the experimentation and playing Lestat does before landing on a style that’s uniquely his, Lestat’s preference for musical exploration is akin to Hart’s own.
    — Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • Well, the nation came of age industrially after the Wright brothers' historic flight and has been a leader in aerospace tech and exploration ever since.
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of exploration
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  • There, the hotel’s overarching theme of kisetsukan, meaning seasonal awareness, is felt most evidently at Iñaki.
    — Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
  • Soundcore V20i Open-Ear Headphones The Soundcore V20i earbuds have an open-ear design and a unique four-position rotatable hook to optimize stability and situational awareness.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 July 2026
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“Discovery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discovery. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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