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 brand is unveiling a range of pop-ups dedicated to the second chapter of its lifestyle project in key locations throughout the first quarter of 2025. —Martino Carrera, WWD, 24 Jan. 2025

Much of this week's news has centered around the new administration getting settled in Washington as new policies and initiatives are unveiled. —Jj Kinahan, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025

First up, Alaïa unveiled its new flagship store in Paris, adding a fresh chapter to its legacy. —Essence, 24 Jan. 2025

The documentary unveils the struggle by popular former Republican politician Adam Kinzinger to bring Donald Trump to justice, following the Capitol attack in January 2021. —Leo Barraclough, Variety, 23 Jan. 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