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
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Recent Examples of revelation
While some might’ve pulled back from their frenetic work lives after such a revelation, Book doubled down on his.
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Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2025
This revelation plunged her into a period of intense anxiety and uncertainty.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
The documents corroborate past revelations that the United States was extensively involved in funding anti-communist radio broadcasters and newspapers.
—Robert Schmad, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 20 Mar. 2025
The revelation actually turned out to be good news, though.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
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Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2025
This revelation plunged her into a period of intense anxiety and uncertainty.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
The documents corroborate past revelations that the United States was extensively involved in funding anti-communist radio broadcasters and newspapers.
—Robert Schmad, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 20 Mar. 2025
The revelation actually turned out to be good news, though.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for revelation
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“Revelation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revelation. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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