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

The revelation explains why the Knicks, fresh off of their 2026 NBA Finals run, have looked out of sorts on offense through the midpoint of their preseason slate. — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 13 Oct. 2026

These revelations raise serious questions about whether the companies are doing enough to control their own technology. — Laurent Belsie, Christian Science Monitor, 13 Oct. 2026

Naturally, the appropriate venue for processing this revelation is a Washington Wizards game, a place where optimism goes to die. — Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026

Only there can tingly frictions and glints of revelation emerge. — E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026