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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 interview edited for length and clarity, Connelly talked about how he was convinced of Baber’s conclusions, the revelations the investigation reveals, as well as an update on his work in fiction and television.
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Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 14 Jan. 2026
The revelations came in after a Washington Post article appeared in summer of 2024 that caught Chris Carroll’s eye.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 14 Jan. 2026
After consuming One Last Adventure, the rabid fanbase is champing at the bit to straighten out certain revelations about the creative process of Stranger Things creators Matt and Ross Duffer.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 13 Jan. 2026
How Other Parents Reacted to Murphy’s Post The reaction to Murphy’s revelations about his parenting style were mixed, with some commenters offering sympathy, while others more or less accused him of being a terrible father.
—Alex Shoemaker, Parents, 12 Jan. 2026
The move was characterized as a typical political conflict; however, the revelations from these whistleblowers raise questions about whether there could have also been a motive to keep wrongdoing concealed.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 11 Jan. 2026
Prior to Hill's revelations, the Hartselle Police Department did not have probable cause.
—CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
Kudos to the Sun Sentinel for its revelations of the incompetent handling of our Broward County public schools by Superintendent Howard Hepburn and his staff.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
The administration has zeroed in on Minnesota following revelations of large-scale fraud involving social service programs in the Minneapolis area.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 9 Jan. 2026
Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 14 Jan. 2026
The revelations came in after a Washington Post article appeared in summer of 2024 that caught Chris Carroll’s eye.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 14 Jan. 2026
After consuming One Last Adventure, the rabid fanbase is champing at the bit to straighten out certain revelations about the creative process of Stranger Things creators Matt and Ross Duffer.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 13 Jan. 2026
How Other Parents Reacted to Murphy’s Post The reaction to Murphy’s revelations about his parenting style were mixed, with some commenters offering sympathy, while others more or less accused him of being a terrible father.
—Alex Shoemaker, Parents, 12 Jan. 2026
The move was characterized as a typical political conflict; however, the revelations from these whistleblowers raise questions about whether there could have also been a motive to keep wrongdoing concealed.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 11 Jan. 2026
Prior to Hill's revelations, the Hartselle Police Department did not have probable cause.
—CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
Kudos to the Sun Sentinel for its revelations of the incompetent handling of our Broward County public schools by Superintendent Howard Hepburn and his staff.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
The administration has zeroed in on Minnesota following revelations of large-scale fraud involving social service programs in the Minneapolis area.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revelations
disclosures
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Findings from the report, completed in August, started coming to light after disclosures by a lawmaker Thursday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Jan. 2026
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This breach also shows how early disclosures often underestimate impact.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Revelations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revelations. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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