Synonyms of revelation

revelation

noun

ˌre-və-ˈlā-shən 

as in disclosure

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disclosure
• exposure
• divulgence
• surprise
• confession
• acknowledgement
• bombshell
• surprize
• acknowledgment
• admission
• kicker
• concession
• avowal
• kick

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• concealment
• cover-up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of revelation

The revelation came during a court filing in a lawsuit against Weiss and the university after lawyers representing the victims in this case shared an email from the Justice Department's Mega Victim Case Assistance Program. —Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2025

The wealth of numbers gives all 19 performers their chance in the spotlight, and the selections are further brightened with some character switcheroos and a few revelations. —Frank Rizzo, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025

According to the outlet, the revelation comes as the Obamas face rumors of divorce after Mr. Obama attended President Jimmy Carter’s funeral and Donald Trump’s inauguration without his wife. —Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 8 Apr. 2025

The revelation that a school could be spying on their students in and out of the classroom was a cause for alarm across America. —Barry Levitt, Time, 8 Apr. 2025