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unveiling
[ uhn-vey-ling ]
noun
- a ceremony in which a statue or monument is presented or displayed for the first time by removing its covering.
- an act or instance of presenting, displaying, or revealing, especially for the first time:
the unveiling of a new play.
unveiling
/ ʌnˈveɪlɪŋ /
noun
- a ceremony involving the removal of a veil at the formal presentation of a statue, monument, etc, for the first time
- the presentation of something, esp for the first time
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- self-un·veiling adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of unveiling1
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Example Sentences
The honest truth is that the IPO itself is an adrenaline-charged run-up to a big unveiling.
The astronaut unveiling put a human face on the program and was reminiscent of the announcement of the Mercury 7 astronauts who led NASA into space at the dawn of the Space Age.
Yesterday, during the unveiling of the XB-1, Scholl said that he believes in “a future in which you can get anywhere in the planet in four hours, for just a hundred bucks.”
They’re all but certain to ramp up their opposition with the unveiling of a bill.
More than two years after its unveiling, Verizon 5G Home is for sale in parts of eight cities, with an emphasis on "parts."
Scheiber inferred that Jarrett “is the closest we have to a human decoder ring” capable of unveiling “the real Barack Obama.”
"I felt very moved and very happy, too," Paolucci said at the unveiling.
Even that day of the unveiling, Liberty remained elusive in practice in the United States.
Only one thing is for certain – Japan has become the epicenter of the still unveiling Bitcoin mystery.
It smacks of yet another instance of the administration unveiling policy with good spin and no spine.
I've asked them and their friends to come down here to headquarters for the unveiling of Black Hood, alias the Eye.
In other words, from whatever point we approach the witnesses of Lucifer, they are subjected to a rough unveiling.
Kalmim made no scruple of unveiling, to afford her companion the whole benefit of her charms.
A bronze tablet recording this fact had been installed, and this was to be the unveiling.
Near here in the year 1865, on the 5th day of May, a vast concourse of people assembled to see the unveiling of a statue of Dante.
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What does unveiling mean?
An unveiling is a ceremony or other event during which something is presented or revealed, especially for the first time.
Unveiling comes from the continuous (-ing) form of the verb unveil, and it can also refer to the act of doing so.
Sometimes, unveiling is used in a literal way, such as to refer to a ceremony that involves the removal of a veil or other physical covering from something, like a statue or monument.
It’s also commonly used figuratively—often in a way that likens the action to physically uncovering something. In this sense, it often refers to the presentation of something to the public for the first time, as in The unveiling of the new model is scheduled for the convention next month.
It can also refer to the uncovering of something that has been kept secret or hidden, as in The unveiling of this scandal was the result of months of investigative reporting.
Unveiling is sometimes used as a modifier in phrases like unveiling ceremony. Sometimes, the thing that will be unveiled is specified before the word unveiling, as in I’ve been invited to the product unveiling.
Example: The company presented its new phone at the big unveiling last week.
Where does unveiling come from?
The first records of the word unveiling come from the 1700s. The prefix un- indicates a reversal, and veil ultimately comes from the Latin vēlum, meaning “a covering.”
Both the literal and figurative uses of unveiling often imply a sense of drama or ceremony (since it’s usually exciting to see new things or to learn of things that have been hidden). When tangible things are unveiled, it’s often done with a flourish, like removing a sheet from a new car model at an auto show or slowly pulling back the velvet curtains to reveal the small elephant you’ve been hiding. The unveiling of intangible things, like plans or secrets, is also often dramatic due to anticipation or surprise.
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What are some other forms related to unveiling?
- unveil (verb)
What are some synonyms for unveiling?
- reveal (when reveal is used as a noun)
- uncovering
What are some words that share a root or word element with unveiling?
What are some words that often get used in discussing unveiling?
How is unveiling used in real life?
Unveiling can be used in many different contexts. In marketing, it’s often used in the context of presenting a new product or product model to the public.
#JohnLewis and #CorettaScottKing, on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in August 2003, after the unveiling of a granite engraving honoring #MLK. pic.twitter.com/mBVXaHgW9g
— The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center (@TheKingCenter) July 18, 2020
A new mural encompasses the history of Manitoba's labour movement from the 1919 Winnipeg General Strike to the present day. Read more about the unveiling from @cameronmaclean: https://t.co/H8oFx0ZTzP pic.twitter.com/5g2ty1975S
— CBC Manitoba (@CBCManitoba) July 20, 2020
Before today's Amazon event, here is a plea to end the overwrought, parody-worthy tech product unveiling. https://t.co/410Cuuv3gw
— Shira Ovide (@ShiraOvide) September 27, 2017
Try using unveiling!
Which of the following actions is NOT associated with an unveiling?
A. revealing
B. uncovering
C. presenting
D. hiding
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