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revelation

[rev-uh-ley-shuhn] / ˌrɛv əˈleɪ ʃən /
NOUN
disclosure, telling
Synonyms
STRONGEST
announcement discovery epiphany leak news
STRONG
adumbration apocalypse betrayal break broadcasting clue communication cue display divination divulgement earful exhibition exposition exposure exposé flash foreshadowing inspiration manifestation oracle proclamation prophecy publication scoop showing sign tip uncovering unveiling vision
WEAK
blow-by-blow eye-opener lightning bolt the latest unearthing
Antonyms
STRONG
concealment cover hiding quiet secret

Example Sentences

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Viewers are meant to think this banal instance of unseemly actions provides a counterbalance to the initial revelation about the other partner, but it’s not in the same moral universe.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Now his name is trending again, his lawsuit against his parents a startling revelation.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

The revelation that prediction markets could dodge state rules and taxes through what he calls a “loophole” prompted him to launch an anti-prediction market lobbying group called Gambling Is Not Investing.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

The revelation came at the launch of the music industry's Global Music Report in London on Wednesday.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

She trailed away, doubtful whether she should confide her recent revelation.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.