unveiled
Americanadjective
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not hidden by a veil or other covering; bare.
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revealed to public knowledge or scrutiny; made evident or manifest.
the unveiled purpose of their wicked plan.
Usage
What does unveiled mean? Unveiled is an adjective that means revealed or uncovered. It comes from the past tense of the verb unveil. It can be used literally, describing something from which a veil or other physical covering has been taken off, as in The photographers gathered around the unveiled sculpture. It can also be used figuratively—often in a way that likens the thing it describes to something that has been physically uncovered. In its figurative sense, it can describe something that has been presented publicly for the first time, as in The newly unveiled model generated a lot of buzz at the convention. Or it can describe something that has been uncovered after having been kept secret or hidden, as in The now fully unveiled scandal has led to several resignations. Unveiled is especially used with words like newly, freshly, and recently. Example: The newly unveiled phone design has put all the speculation to rest.
Etymology
Origin of unveiled
1600–10; unveiled ( def. 1 ) un- 1 + veiled; unveiled ( def. 2 ) unveil + -ed 2
Example Sentences
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The platform also unveiled a tool that allows users to change the lake to any name they choose and share their creations.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
It also unveiled a tool that allows users to download maps featuring their own custom names for the lake.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026
In July, federal aviation regulators unveiled a proposal to roll back environmental reviews tied to many space-related activities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
It launched the new Li L8 in June and unveiled the redesigned Li L6 the following month.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
Selitos, his eyes unveiled, looked at his friend.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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