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unveil

verb

un·​veil ˌən-ˈvāl How to pronounce unveil (audio)
unveiled; unveiling; unveils
Synonyms of unveilnext

transitive verb

1
: to remove a veil or covering from
unveiled the portrait
2
: to make public : divulge, reveal
a good time to unveil their plans

intransitive verb

: to throw off a veil or protective cloak

Examples of unveil in a Sentence

The developer unveiled plans for a new housing complex. The company will unveil its newest product today.
Recent Examples on the Web
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Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center just unveiled Sky Garden, a new residential-style floor with eight accommodations, including an expansive two-bedroom penthouse. Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 16 Jan. 2026 Tesla's Energy division has been around since 2015, when CEO Elon Musk unveiled the company's Powerwall and Powerpack batteries. Robert Ferris, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2026 On Thursday, federal prosecutors unveiled an indictment that rocked college sports, charging 26 men with participating in a conspiracy to bribe and manipulate college basketball games involving then-active college athletes. Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026 Light clues as to where Fleabag writer-star Waller-Bridge will take the famed archaeologist and adventurer across the TV series, however, emerged when the production unveiled its full cast and character descriptions earlier this month. Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unveil

Word History

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of unveil was in 1599

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“Unveil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unveil. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

unveil

verb
un·​veil ˌən-ˈvā(ə)l How to pronounce unveil (audio)
ˈən-
1
a
: to remove a veil or covering from
unveil a statue
b
: disclose, reveal
unveiled their plans
2
: to throw off a veil

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