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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 revelations
In an email to staff on Friday (full text below), Deborah Turness provided something of a pep talk for journalists after a string of bruising revelations about BBC News’ output.
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Jake Kanter, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
There will be a full moon in your sign, bringing personal revelations that could clash with your desire to keep the peace.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
In September, Vanity Fair wrote a story detailing new revelations around his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson’s correspondence with the disgraced financier.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
This lunation brings revelations around legacy, work-life balance, and your capacity to lead in ways that feel true, not just impressive.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 2 Nov. 2025
Recent revelations about past text messages sent by Jones have seemingly shifted public opinion and put the race’s outcome in question, signaling larger concerns of accountability and conduct among political leaders.
—Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
The show is at its best when allowing Ethan and Sarah’s relationship to unfold without forcing the revelations.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
Read on to find out all the biggest revelations from the Love Is Blind season 9 reunion.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
Here are the major revelations from the interview and the leading theories about Wuornos’s motives.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
Jake Kanter, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
There will be a full moon in your sign, bringing personal revelations that could clash with your desire to keep the peace.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
In September, Vanity Fair wrote a story detailing new revelations around his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson’s correspondence with the disgraced financier.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
This lunation brings revelations around legacy, work-life balance, and your capacity to lead in ways that feel true, not just impressive.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 2 Nov. 2025
Recent revelations about past text messages sent by Jones have seemingly shifted public opinion and put the race’s outcome in question, signaling larger concerns of accountability and conduct among political leaders.
—Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
The show is at its best when allowing Ethan and Sarah’s relationship to unfold without forcing the revelations.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
Read on to find out all the biggest revelations from the Love Is Blind season 9 reunion.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
Here are the major revelations from the interview and the leading theories about Wuornos’s motives.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revelations
disclosures
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As of the June 30 reporting period, Chakrabarti has $244,051 in cash on hand, according to campaign disclosures.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Nov. 2025
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Beyond Tuesday’s news, here’s a look at what else happened recently that has already given the trial shape — from who will be called to the witness stand, to which financial disclosures will be discussed, to the likelihood of a settlement.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Nov. 2025
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