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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Rose unveiled a sweeping three-year turnaround plan earlier this year, targeting $676 million in annual cost savings by 2028.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
Hall, who used to play professional football for Boston United, was also an artist, and unveiled his first sculpture in Majora last month.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
That was the same day Roberts unveiled another bit of brilliant PR, claiming that he would be a humble judge, comparing the job with that of a baseball umpire.
From Slate • May 7, 2026
And last month he unveiled his production of “Death of a Salesman,” perhaps the most anticipated opening in the April crush before the Tony Award eligibility cut-off date.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
Reacting to pressure to hire more blacks, the Durham Merchants Association, unveiled in February 1968 an ambitious program to train fifteen young blacks for business positions.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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