unveil

[uhn-veyl]

verb (used with object)

1. to remove a veil or other covering from; display; reveal.

   The woman unveiled herself.

2. to reveal or disclose by or as if by removing a veil or covering.

   to unveil a monument; to unveil a secret; to unveil a truth.

   Synonyms: expose, broadcast, bare, divulge

verb (used without object)

1. to become revealed by or as if by removing a veil.

unveil

/ ʌnˈveɪl /

verb

1. (tr) to remove the cover or shroud from, esp in the ceremonial unveiling of a monument, etc

2. to remove the veil from (one's own or another person's face)

3. (tr) to make (something secret or concealed) known or public; divulge; reveal

Word History and Origins

Origin of unveil¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; un- ² + veil

Example Sentences

The company, whose stock is by far the best-performing member of the so-called Magnificent Seven so far this year, unveiled the latest version of its chatbot last week.

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And in September, the company unveiled an update to its AI tech.

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The White House expects to unveil plans to extend the insurance premium subsidies, which are set to expire at year’s end, Politico reported on Sunday.

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This fall, Kalshi unveiled a “combo” product that allows customers to create multiple-legged bets on the same game — essentially a parlay.

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During its annual developers conference in May, Google unveiled a suite of sophisticated AI products and a revamped version of its classic search engine featuring AI Mode, which answers search queries in a chatbot-style conversation.

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Related Words

• disclose 
• display 
• open 
• tell 

When To Use

What does unveil mean?

Unveil means to reveal or uncover something.This can be literal, such as by taking a veil or other physical covering off of something, as in The sculptor tugged the sheet away to unveil her masterpiece.  It can also be used figuratively—often in a way that likens the action to physically uncovering something. In this sense, it can mean to present something publicly for the first time, as in They plan to unveil the new model at the convention next month. Or it can mean to uncover something that has been kept secret or hidden, as in Her investigative reporting unveiled a conspiracy. Things that have been revealed can be described with the adjective unveiled, as in Here are the first photos of the newly unveiled design concept. The noun unveiling can refer to an event where this happens, or the act of doing it, as in The plans will be revealed at the big unveiling next week.Example: The company unveiled its new phone design last week after months of speculation.