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.
Other Word Forms
- self-unveiling adjective
Etymology
Origin of unveiling
Example Sentences
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The Metro D line, also known as the Purple Line, is unveiling the first phase of a rail expansion project beneath Wilshire Boulevard.
From Los Angeles Times
It marked the former prince's visit to the city in 2018 for the unveiling of renovations to the A-listed city centre building.
From BBC
Parents nervous about unveiling wealth to children don’t need to share everything at once, and can stage mini reveals along the way.
It was crystallized even more because iconic former Lakers coach Pat Riley sat courtside after a celebration for the unveiling of his statue on the Star Plaza outside Crypto.com Arena.
From Los Angeles Times
Riley finally is coming home, returning Sunday with the unveiling of a long overdue statue in whose bronze reflection a couple of wistful realizations can be found.
From Los Angeles Times
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