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

This discovery comes as another possible set of human remains was discovered on August 16 at Lake Mead, outside Las Vegas. — Jon Haworth, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026

Nigeria is betting on a grant program to spur the discovery of new commercial mining and processing opportunities as part of a broader strategy to secure a larger share of African mining investment, a government official told Semafor. — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Earle’s useful distinction is between trillions created through entrepreneurial discovery and trillions created through monetary expansion and debt. — Dave Birnbaum, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

The discovery reveals what happens when the supermassive black hole engines that power these vast, blooming outflows of plasma stall. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 21 Aug. 2026