unveiling

[uhn-vey-ling]

noun

1. a ceremony in which a statue or monument is presented or displayed for the first time by removing its covering.

2. an act or instance of presenting, displaying, or revealing, especially for the first time.

   the unveiling of a new play.

unveiling

/ ʌnˈveɪlɪŋ /

noun

1. a ceremony involving the removal of a veil at the formal presentation of a statue, monument, etc, for the first time

2. the presentation of something, esp for the first time

Other Word Forms

• self-unveiling adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of unveiling¹

First recorded in 1760–70; unveil + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

In unveiling their charges this week, the U.S.

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One of its most important new sites is the factory in Atlanta that it is unveiling Wednesday.

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Conversations about improving the Norton Simon’s curb appeal began a decade ago, said Denk, with the hope of unveiling new signage and entryways in time for the museum’s 50th anniversary celebration.

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In the wake of the mayor’s killing, the president is unveiling a “Plan Michoacán” in a bid to improve security.

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Since first unveiling it at a Tesla showcase in 2022, the tech billionaire has suggested his company's droid could play a huge role in the homes and lives of people all over the world.

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Related Words

• disclosure 
• hazard 
• liability 
• publicity 
• risk 
• vulnerability 

When To Use

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.