as in disclosures
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
Whistleblower Revelations: Internal NIH records obtained by the state attorney general appear to show research grants were cut in response to presidential executive orders.
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Annie Waldman, ProPublica, 7 May 2025
Technology The Big Story Signal use back in spotlight amid Hegseth controversy
Revelations that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared sensitive military info with family members on another Signal chat have renewed scrutiny on use of the messaging platform.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 22 Apr. 2025
The Most Surprising Revelations From the New Dolly Parton Book — Including the Time She Contemplated Suicide
The book's deluxe edition will feature over 350 full-color photographs, as well as an eight-page gatefold performance list.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Academy Award winner Wendy Finerman, American Ninja Warrior host Matt Iseman, Revelations Entertainment boss Lori McCreary and This is Us star Jon Huertas are among the judges of a short film competition designed to celebrate healing and hope.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2025
The menu is divided into four chapters — Fears, Desires, Revelations and Transformations – drawing on universal dream states and Scarfe’s eclectic body of work.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
However, like the recent Netflix Korean-language film Revelations, there is also a religious interpretation to take away.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 4 Apr. 2025
Years of creative correspondence followed and Revelations is the result, with Cuarón serving as executive producer of the project.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Mar. 2025
Yeon’s latest feature Revelations, which premiered on Netflix on March 21st, is no different.
—Regina Kim, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Annie Waldman, ProPublica, 7 May 2025
Technology The Big Story Signal use back in spotlight amid Hegseth controversy
Revelations that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared sensitive military info with family members on another Signal chat have renewed scrutiny on use of the messaging platform.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 22 Apr. 2025
The Most Surprising Revelations From the New Dolly Parton Book — Including the Time She Contemplated Suicide
The book's deluxe edition will feature over 350 full-color photographs, as well as an eight-page gatefold performance list.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Academy Award winner Wendy Finerman, American Ninja Warrior host Matt Iseman, Revelations Entertainment boss Lori McCreary and This is Us star Jon Huertas are among the judges of a short film competition designed to celebrate healing and hope.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2025
The menu is divided into four chapters — Fears, Desires, Revelations and Transformations – drawing on universal dream states and Scarfe’s eclectic body of work.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
However, like the recent Netflix Korean-language film Revelations, there is also a religious interpretation to take away.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 4 Apr. 2025
Years of creative correspondence followed and Revelations is the result, with Cuarón serving as executive producer of the project.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Mar. 2025
Yeon’s latest feature Revelations, which premiered on Netflix on March 21st, is no different.
—Regina Kim, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revelations
disclosures
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In some instances, survivors signed confidentiality agreements during intake, only to discover later that their disclosures had been relayed to third parties.—
Sughnen Yongo,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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According to the exhibit, the IRS will review all requests and account for disclosures made under the memorandum.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2025
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