- present participle of unveil.
unveiling
Americannoun
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a ceremony in which a statue or monument is presented or displayed for the first time by removing its covering.
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an act or instance of presenting, displaying, or revealing, especially for the first time.
the unveiling of a new play.
noun
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a ceremony involving the removal of a veil at the formal presentation of a statue, monument, etc, for the first time
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the presentation of something, esp for the first time
Usage
What does unveiling mean? An unveiling is a ceremony or other event during which something is presented or revealed, especially for the first time. Unveiling comes from the continuous (-ing) form of the verb unveil, and it can also refer to the act of doing so. Sometimes, unveiling is used in a literal way, such as to refer to a ceremony that involves the removal of a veil or other physical covering from something, like a statue or monument. It’s also commonly used figuratively—often in a way that likens the action to physically uncovering something. In this sense, it often refers to the presentation of something to the public for the first time, as in The unveiling of the new model is scheduled for the convention next month. It can also refer to the uncovering of something that has been kept secret or hidden, as in The unveiling of this scandal was the result of months of investigative reporting. Unveiling is sometimes used as a modifier in phrases like unveiling ceremony. Sometimes, the thing that will be unveiled is specified before the word unveiling, as in I’ve been invited to the product unveiling. Example: The company presented its new phone at the big unveiling last week.
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Apple has announced a significant overhaul of its digital assistant, unveiling Siri AI, which the company promised would offer a better artificial intelligence experience for users.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
Nvidia shares rose 6.3% Monday after unveiling a new PC chip; ARK Invest acquired 300,017 shares worth $63.3 million.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
The Peacock reality TV series parted ways with Montgomery days after unveiling its cast of incoming “Islanders.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
A statue of him stands in Morningside Park; at the time of its unveiling in 1988, it was the largest public statue of an African-American in the country.
From Salon • May 31, 2026
It could have been the greatest moment in the partnership of Lawrence and Oppenheimer; the unveiling of earthshaking experimental findings with solid theoretical underpinnings.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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