unveil

verb

un·​veil ˌən-ˈvāl 

unveiled; unveiling; unveils

transitive verb

1

: to remove a veil or covering from

2

: to make public : divulge, reveal

a good time to unveil their plans

intransitive verb

: to throw off a veil or protective cloak

Synonyms

• bare
• disclose
• discover
• divulge
• expose
• let on (about)
• reveal
• spill
• tell
• unbosom
• uncloak
• uncover
• unmask

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

The story follows six of the village’s animal inhabitants and unveils the mystical and superstitious life of the village and the fading hopes of its human residents. —Zac Ntim, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2025

Winter visitors might catch the northern lights, while summer unveils a colorful terrain under the midnight sun. —Becca Blond, AFAR Media, 5 Feb. 2025

Trump’s vague but far-reaching proposals, unveiled during a White House visit by Netanyahu on Tuesday, were swiftly denounced by critics as a call for ethnic cleansing, in violation of international law. —Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2025

Hamlin recently discussed these challenges at Bowman Gray Stadium, unveiling how difficult securing sponsorship has become. —David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Kids Definition

unveil

verb

un·​veil ˌən-ˈvā(ə)l 

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