Synonyms of revelation

revelation

noun

ˌre-və-ˈlā-shən 

as in disclosure

the act or an instance of making known something previously unknown or concealed

the revelation of the movie star's secret marriage by the tabloids

a new biography of the former president that contains several shocking revelations

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disclosure
• exposure
• divulgence
• surprise
• confession
• bombshell
• acknowledgment
• admission
• kicker
• concession
• avowal
• kick

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• concealment
• cover-up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of revelation

In the years around the beef, shocking revelations about Diddy as well as the global elite’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein have become folded into the background, alongside a sense that accountability remains selective. — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2026

That was evident once again on stage 14, when Pierna — who along with Romeo was one of the revelations of the race — dropped back from the break and paced Mas up the steep slopes of Sierra de la Pandera. — Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Then more arrive, with increasing menace, turning husband and wife against one another and leading to inevitable revelations, both about an incident from Georges’ childhood as well as France’ brutal colonial past. — David Faris, TheWeek, 14 Sep. 2026

Performance In a world of silent, electric performance or small-displacement engines muted by turbochargers, the free-breathing flat-six at the back of the 911 GT3 S/C is something of a revelation. — Tim Stevens, Robb Report, 14 Sep. 2026