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the act or an instance of making known something previously unknown or concealed
the revelation of the movie star's secret marriage by the tabloids a new biography of the former president that contains several shocking revelations
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Recent Examples of revelation
Randle was a revelation, averaging 23.9 points, 5.9 rebounds and 5.9 assists through the first two rounds.
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Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 30 May 2025
The Yankees have yet to announce their Sunday starter, though their options are Rodón, pitching like an All-Star and looking for redemption at Chavez Ravine, or ex-Dodger Ryan Yarbrough, a swingman who has been a revelation for the Yankees’ rotation recently.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 29 May 2025
The left-handed starting pitcher has been a revelation.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2025
Donte DiVincenzo was a playoff revelation for the New York Knicks a year ago, scoring 25-plus points four times in New York’s second-round series against the Pacers in 2024.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 28 May 2025
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Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 30 May 2025
The Yankees have yet to announce their Sunday starter, though their options are Rodón, pitching like an All-Star and looking for redemption at Chavez Ravine, or ex-Dodger Ryan Yarbrough, a swingman who has been a revelation for the Yankees’ rotation recently.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 29 May 2025
The left-handed starting pitcher has been a revelation.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2025
Donte DiVincenzo was a playoff revelation for the New York Knicks a year ago, scoring 25-plus points four times in New York’s second-round series against the Pacers in 2024.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revelation
disclosure
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Bruce said the debt should have appeared as a liability on the union’s annual financial disclosures to the Department of Labor.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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Develop proof-of-concept exploits and work with vendors through responsible disclosure processes.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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“Revelation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revelation. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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