unveiled

[ uhn-veyld ]

adjective

1. not hidden by a veil or other covering; bare.
2. revealed to public knowledge or scrutiny; made evident or manifest:

   the unveiled purpose of their wicked plan.

Word History and Origins

Origin of unveiled¹

1600–10; unveiled ( def 1 ) un- ¹ + veiled; unveiled ( def 2 ) unveil + -ed ²

Example Sentences

The pick, unveiled Tuesday, drew immediate pushback from some influential veterans groups and current and former lawmakers, who suggested that Hegseth’s ideological leanings, rather than any demonstrated expertise, lay behind him being tapped to run the vast U.S. defense complex.

From Los Angeles Times

Regents will vote Thursday on the 2025-26 budget proposal, which is meant to list UC’s funding needs and priorities in advance of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s state budget plan unveiled in January.

From Los Angeles Times

In August, he unveiled a bizarre statue of Chan, apparently made of oxidised green copper and steel, by artist Daniel Arsham.

From BBC

The online shopping giant unveiled Haul as a mobile-only experience available in its Shopping app for US customers on Wednesday.

From BBC

People Magazine has unveiled its annual Sexiest Man Alive .

From Salon

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