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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
After a finale built on revelations and a last-minute cliffhanger, the new season pushes the story beyond the bunker walls and into the unknown.
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Okla Jones, Essence, 28 Jan. 2026
Government admits failures of Army pilots A few legal revelations have been unveiled in the weeks leading up to the board meeting, which could create longer term impact on the Army and other agencies involved.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
Calling plays One of the biggest revelations from Tuesday was that new offensive coordinator Tommy Rees also will be the play-caller.
—Rod Beard, AJC.com, 27 Jan. 2026
These tend to involve love affairs or status issues or shock revelations and result in dismayed reactions and abrupt comeuppances for previously unflappable characters.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 27 Jan. 2026
Uncertain Spacetime Einstein’s general theory of relativity, with its mind-bending revelations about the subjectivity of space and time, has long had issues meshing with quantum mechanics.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 27 Jan. 2026
But revelations have their blessings too.
—Ta-Nehisi Coates, Vanity Fair, 26 Jan. 2026
However, there were no bombshell revelations this time, no outbursts or pointed criticism of the club’s hierarchy.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2026
The movie features Wilde and Seth Rogen as a couple who invite their neighbors (played by Edward Norton and Penélope Cruz) over for dinner, setting in motion an emotional evening of revelations as long-simmering tensions come to a boil.
—Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2026
Okla Jones, Essence, 28 Jan. 2026
Government admits failures of Army pilots A few legal revelations have been unveiled in the weeks leading up to the board meeting, which could create longer term impact on the Army and other agencies involved.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
Calling plays One of the biggest revelations from Tuesday was that new offensive coordinator Tommy Rees also will be the play-caller.
—Rod Beard, AJC.com, 27 Jan. 2026
These tend to involve love affairs or status issues or shock revelations and result in dismayed reactions and abrupt comeuppances for previously unflappable characters.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 27 Jan. 2026
Uncertain Spacetime Einstein’s general theory of relativity, with its mind-bending revelations about the subjectivity of space and time, has long had issues meshing with quantum mechanics.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 27 Jan. 2026
But revelations have their blessings too.
—Ta-Nehisi Coates, Vanity Fair, 26 Jan. 2026
However, there were no bombshell revelations this time, no outbursts or pointed criticism of the club’s hierarchy.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2026
The movie features Wilde and Seth Rogen as a couple who invite their neighbors (played by Edward Norton and Penélope Cruz) over for dinner, setting in motion an emotional evening of revelations as long-simmering tensions come to a boil.
—Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revelations
disclosures
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Legal experts emphasize that clear visa pathways, realistic ticketing disclosures, and visible security planning constitute effective liability management.—
Carlos De Loera,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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The commission hears cases of public employees who believe they were wrongly fired for making agency disclosures.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Revelations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revelations. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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