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 Last week, OpenAI unveiled its first custom AI chip designed to run ChatGPT, Codex and other models more efficiently than existing hardware. — Rashi Shrivastava, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 Recently, ShengShu Technology unveiled Motubrain, a unified AI model that combines perception, reasoning, and action to provide a general-purpose brain for robots. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 30 June 2026 Earlier this month, JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Citigroup, and others unveiled The Clearing House, a payments system that lets bank deposits move as digital tokens over blockchain-style rails. — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 30 June 2026 Hillwood unveiled Landmark, a 3,200-acre development with 6,000 homes, 3,000 apartments and 900 acres of commercial space in southern Denton County, with model homes for the first 747-home phase opening in the spring. — Star-Telegram Staff. Produced With Ai Assistance, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 June 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
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  • Studies reveal a growing 'proximity bias,' where in-office employees are more likely to receive promotions and recognition, with career prospects for remote workers declining.
    — Colleen Batchelder, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • The alleged rape was reported by The Athletic in May, though the identity of the player was not revealed at the time.
    — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026
Definition of reveal
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  • The lethality of the Russian assaults on Kyiv in the past week displays the challenge Ukraine faces in protecting its capital as Russia innovates and steps up its attacks.
    — Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
  • While your site displays static portfolio shots, Instagram can show the messy but rich middle—the tricky client requests, the material samples, the iteration process that turns a concept into reality.
    — Danine Alati, Architectural Digest, 6 July 2026
Definition of display
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  • That mother’s name wasn’t publicly disclosed in the court record containing her complaint.
    — David Hilzenrath, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • The hearing Wednesday began with a discussion about how to screen documents that may be protected by attorney-client privilege before they are disclosed to prosecutors.
    — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of disclose
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  • This article is based largely on transcripts, deposition videos, and exhibits from three court cases that went to trial in 2024.
    — David Hilzenrath, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu tweets that five passengers from the country were evacuated from the ship and one of them exhibited symptoms after boarding the evacuation flight.
    — Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of exhibit
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  • In April, authorities say investigators with the California’s Contractors State License Board’s Statewide Investigative Fraud Team discovered online advertisements offering construction services that did not list a contractor license number.
    — Jasmine Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
  • As the two form a close bond, Laila discovers there's some weird business going on within the house that threatens both of them.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Definition of discover
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  • In fact, research shows that when given the choice, on-site work remains the least popular option across every age range according to Gallup.
    — Colleen Batchelder, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • The younger James, who was drafted in the second round in 2024 to form the first father-son duo in NBA history, showed steady improvement during his second season.
    — Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Definition of show
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  • Derived from a Central African shrub, the drug's ability to reduce withdrawal symptoms and cravings were uncovered by accident, when Howard Lotsof, a 19-year old addicted to heroin, tried ibogaine out of curiosity in 1962.
    — Gavin Escott, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • Your information could help uncover answers and drive future coverage.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of uncover
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  • Iran also announced the complete closure of airspace over Tehran on Monday.
    — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
  • Famous friends of the bride and groom have been spotted across New York City headed to the couple's big day, reportedly in Madison Square Garden July 3, almost a year after the pop star and Super Bowl champion announced their romantic engagement.
    — Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026
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