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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Artificial intelligence giant Anthropic unveiled a partnership with cybersecurity companies Tuesday that raises more questions about how parts of the security industry may be disrupted by the emerging technology.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
The move comes after Disney’s board and newly installed Chief Executive Josh D’Amaro unveiled a more streamlined management structure that sought to centralize its sprawling marketing operations.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
The kits were unveiled on 19 March at Madrid Fashion Week as part of a collaboration between football and fashion.
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026
The New Yorker just unveiled years’ worth of reporting on Altman that strongly suggests none of us should trust him.
From Slate • Apr. 7, 2026
On August 8, 1955, only a few weeks after Lake had gone on the offensive, Hodges unveiled his new school program in a statewide address carried live by sixty radio and ten television stations.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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