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unveiling
[uhn-vey-ling]
noun
a ceremony in which a statue or monument is presented or displayed for the first time by removing its covering.
an act or instance of presenting, displaying, or revealing, especially for the first time.
the unveiling of a new play.
unveiling
/ ʌˈɪɪŋ /
noun
a ceremony involving the removal of a veil at the formal presentation of a statue, monument, etc, for the first time
the presentation of something, esp for the first time
Other Word Forms
- self-unveiling adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of unveiling1
Example Sentences
This is the first time that India has publicly admitted that it has not been able to lure investment dollars from Musk, even after unveiling incentives for global EV giants last March.
At its unveiling, Mr Downey said the new version had been designed to be "as solid as possible, out of a durable material which cannot be wantonly destroyed".
The unveiling of the new product is a significant moment for the company.
The sculptor who created the statue of heavy metal legend Lemmy Kilmister has praised the hundreds of fans who turned out for its unveiling, describing the crowd as a "sea of love".
Both the King and Queen reacted positively as they looked at the portraits after their unveiling.
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When To Use
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.
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