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 The discovery could help scientists better understand how water shaped rocky objects in the early solar system billions of years ago. — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026 This discovery could help researchers better understand how cancer cells avoid the immune system, replicate, and survive in their host. — Dr. Yonathan Daniel, ABC News, 25 July 2026 The team made this discovery, published in Current Biology, by looking at the long-term survival chances of the endangered Manglietia aromatica tree found in southwest China. — New Atlas, 24 July 2026 Last summer, The Vancouver Whitecaps acquired the MLS discovery rights for German and Bayern Munich legend Thomas Muller from FC Cincinnati for $400,000. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for discovery
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  1. finding
  2. find
  3. detection
  4. exploration
  5. awareness
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  • These findings arrive at an important time for the audiobook industry.
    — Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Croom and Jimar Wilson, the president of the nonprofit’s board of directors, did not respond to an email seeking comment on the county’s findings.
    — Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026
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  • She's covered the race for governor, a street piano for anyone to play in the city of Vermillion and a recent archeological find.
    — David Folkenflik, NPR, 26 July 2026
  • Luckily, my search is over thanks to this Caracilia find, which has a breezy silhouette, is made in a breathable fabric, and comes in 13 gingham prints!
    — Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 25 July 2026
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  • The ongoing Cyclospora outbreak underscores the impact of underfunded public health systems, as CDC staff and lab cuts impede crucial detection and investigation efforts.
    — Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026
  • The new features and capabilities include AI-powered anomaly detection.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 23 July 2026
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  • The goal of the expedition is to raise money and awareness for his nonprofit, which is dedicated to Arctic climate research, marine science and exploration.
    — Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 26 July 2026
  • That’s on top of his regular exploration of galleries in New York, where the 25-year-old ICU nurse lives and studies.
    — Mureji Fatunde-Iloeje, ArsTechnica, 25 July 2026
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  • Thus, the scenarios are often of the Catch-22 variety — to continue to lean on a group of pitchers who have proved to be one of baseball’s best, while having the awareness of a mounting and taxing workload.
    — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 27 July 2026
  • There’s more awareness about the impact of our surroundings on our mental health.
    — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 27 July 2026
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“Discovery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discovery. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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