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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In fact, the shares haven’t moved sharply on quantum-related news since June 2025, when IBM unveiled its plans to build a large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum supercomputer before the end of the decade.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
GlobalFoundries, a semiconductor manufacturer primarily controlled by Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund, unveiled a business called Quantum Technology Solutions backed by a prospective $375 million award from the U.S. government.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
CEO Antonio Filosa is focusing on affordability in the U.S. market in his $70 billion revival plan unveiled Thursday.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
It was unveiled during a special ceremony last month featuring a number of celebrities.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
Not to be outdone, Berkeley unveiled the centerpiece of its surge of spending in 1924.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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