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
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Recent Examples of revelation
One of the best transfers in the country, Demary has been a revelation in his first year with the Huskies.
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Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2026
Also confounding was a revelation from comedian Tom Davis, who worked with Chalamet on the 2023 film Wonka.
—Alessandra De Tommasi, Vanity Fair, 7 Mar. 2026
But having lived with Claire for 13 years now, Balfe recognizes that the revelation about Faith, which isn’t in Gabaldon’s books, has had unexpected repercussions.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 7 Mar. 2026
Another revelation from Newey’s news conference appearance on Friday was just how far Honda is behind with its F1 engine project compared to the other four manufacturers (Mercedes, Red Bull, Ferrari and Audi).
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2026
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Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2026
Also confounding was a revelation from comedian Tom Davis, who worked with Chalamet on the 2023 film Wonka.
—Alessandra De Tommasi, Vanity Fair, 7 Mar. 2026
But having lived with Claire for 13 years now, Balfe recognizes that the revelation about Faith, which isn’t in Gabaldon’s books, has had unexpected repercussions.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 7 Mar. 2026
Another revelation from Newey’s news conference appearance on Friday was just how far Honda is behind with its F1 engine project compared to the other four manufacturers (Mercedes, Red Bull, Ferrari and Audi).
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revelation
disclosure
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Thursday’s release marks the first public disclosure and documented confirmation of a Federal Bureau of Investigation probe that has roiled Kansas City politics over the last month.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
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Contempt proceedings, sanctions, compelled disclosures and reputational damage are powerful tools that operate independently of the trust’s legal fortress.—
Ascend Agency,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Revelation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revelation. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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