unveil

verb

ˌən-ˈvāl How to pronounce unveil (audio)
Definition of unveilnext
1
as in to reveal
to make known (as information previously kept secret) unveiled the techniques that the self-styled clairvoyant used to trick her clients

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2
as in to display
to present so as to invite notice or attention unveiled the new sculpture before a gathering of dignitaries

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Recent Examples of unveil Bob Dylan meets the pope, a Republican plan backfires, and the Met Gala unveils its 2027 theme (again). — Olivia Eckstine, NBC news, 7 Nov. 2026 The announcement was made at Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF), where Mirror Fiction also unveiled its latest line-up of IPs. — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2026 Today, Singapore Airlines (winner of best in-flight service in our 2026 Airline Awards) has unveiled its all-new first-class cabins, which will be home to the largest double bed in the skies. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2026 Tesla unveiled its Cybercab, a two-seat vehicle with no steering wheel or pedals, in 2024. — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 6 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unveil
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unveil
  1. reveal
  2. display
  3. disclose
  4. exhibit
  5. discover
  6. show
  7. uncover
  8. announce
Verb
  • But the midterms revealed a broad backlash against redistricting efforts in the South that were aimed at boosting Republicans and, by extension, reducing Black representation.
    — BILL BARROW, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
  • In his acceptance speech, Villeneuve revealed a little about his creative expression, too, and used it as a lead-in to confront the existential crisis imposed by artificial intelligence.
    — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of reveal
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  • Jax, a tremendous force at 6-0, 260, displays impressive power, strength, and mobility as an agile powerhouse athlete.
    — James Varsallone, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Today, the restaurant features drawings and paintings by Curtis Archie, an artist Kneeland met approximately three years ago while looking for artwork to display during Black History Month.
    — J.M. Banks November 10, Kansas City Star, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of display
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  • When reached Tuesday evening, Cuddy declined to disclose additional information on the age of the person who died.
    — Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The district did not disclose the cost of the agreement in its announcement.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of disclose
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  • However, those who used GENUS exhibited less brain atrophy than the control group.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2026
  • That’s a long enough baseline for a far-out world to exhibit significant orbital motion.
    — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of exhibit
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  • No explosives have been discovered at the affected aircraft or broadcasting facilities.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
  • What the international team did hearkens back to the days of old, when American astronomer Clyde Tombaugh discovered Pluto in 1930.
    — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of discover
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  • Miami Beach code compliance officers also checked on the polling station at least six times for possible loud music and signage code adherence pertaining to Basabe, although no violations were issued, records show.
    — Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026
  • MaxPreps records show Beyer finished 0-10 in 2018, 2021 and 2022.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of show
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  • Independence matters most when problems emerge The real test of independent oversight comes when an assessment uncovers something a developer would rather not hear.
    — Avani Desai, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2026
  • In brain-mapping studies that recalled Wilder Penfield’s pioneering work, his team steadily uncovered fundamental principles of how speech is represented by neural activity.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of uncover
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  • On Thursday, Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon, who led a radical overhaul of the department's Civil Rights Division, also announced her departure.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The company announced that limited production is scheduled to begin in 2027.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of announce

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“Unveil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unveil. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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