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unveil

verb
un·​veil | \ ˌən-ˈvāl How to pronounce unveil (audio) \
unveiled; unveiling; unveils

Definition of unveil

transitive verb

1 : to remove a veil or covering from
2 : to make public : divulge, reveal a good time to unveil their plans

intransitive verb

: to throw off a veil or protective cloak

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Examples of unveil in a Sentence

The developer unveiled plans for a new housing complex. The company will unveil its newest product today.

Recent Examples on the Web

Currently hidden behind a construction fence, it will be unveiled at a private ceremony at 9 a.m. Sept. 3 and open to the public on Sept. 4. Sam Whiting, SFChronicle.com, "Famed Danish artist premieres huge outdoor work at Chase Center," 24 Aug. 2019 This season, the pro dance partner pairings won’t be unveiled until the premiere. Joelle Goldstein, PEOPLE.com, "Dancing with the Stars' Karamo Brown Reacts to Fan Fury Over Show Casting Sean Spicer," 22 Aug. 2019 The clothing and footwear designs created by these child patient designers will be unveiled at the annual Doernbecher Freestyle auction taking place on November 8 at Portland State University’s Viking Pavilion. Tim Brown, oregonlive.com, "Nike, Doernbecher reveal 6 patient-designers for 2019 DB Freestyle shoe, clothing collections," 12 Aug. 2019 It will be installed outside the east end of the Milwaukee Art Museum and will be unveiled on Sept. 5. Jordyn Noennig, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Robert Indiana's 'LOVE' sculpture is returning, will be installed permanently outside Milwaukee Art Museum," 8 Aug. 2019 An engraved granite bench honoring the former University of Louisville’s coach’s career will be unveiled next month during induction week ceremonies in Springfield, Mass. Tim Sullivan, The Courier-Journal, "Denny Crum is headed back to the Hall of Fame, and the bench, but not how you'd expect," 8 Aug. 2019 The marker will be unveiled and a wreath will be placed by the two garden club presidents. Rich Heileman, cleveland.com, "Coe Lake concerts draw overflow crowds: Around The Town," 2 Aug. 2019 This year’s plaques will be unveiled along the sidewalk winding through Webb Park during a 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13 ceremony for plaque honorees, their family members and friends. Elizabeth Marie Himchak, Pomerado News, "Pathway of Pride plaque deadline near," 31 July 2019 In addition, Bloomberg previously reported that a wide-angle image option was in development and that it will be unveiled on the D42 model. Anna Washenko, Ars Technica, "Leaks reveal a trio of iPhone 11 releases to come from Apple this fall," 23 July 2019

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First Known Use of unveil

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

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unveil

verb

English Language Learners Definition of unveil

: to show or reveal (something) to others for the first time
: to remove a cover from (something) so that people can see it

unveil

verb
un·​veil | \ ˌən-ˈvāl How to pronounce unveil (audio) \
unveiled; unveiling

Kids Definition of unveil

: to show or make known to the public for the first time The statue was unveiled. The mayor unveiled a new plan.

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