# unveiled

/ənˈveɪɫd/ (US) · /ʌnvˈeɪld/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/unveiled
Updated: 2026-06-20

## Senses

### 1. to show for the first time

verb · CEFR B2

to show or tell people about a new product, plan, or piece of art for the first time.

For teachers: to reveal or introduce a new project, product, or policy to the public for the first time. Transitive — requires a direct object.

- The company unveiled its new electric car at the trade show yesterday.
- The government unveiled a comprehensive strategy to address urban housing shortages, promising significant investment over the next decade.

Usage: Often used in business and political contexts when announcing major news.

### 2. not covered

adjective · CEFR C1 · Literary

not wearing a veil or not hidden by a cover.

For teachers: not wearing a veil; having the face or a physical object exposed to view.

- The statue stood unveiled in the center of the park for everyone to see.
- She appeared at the ceremony unveiled, a choice that was seen as a bold statement against the traditional customs of the era.

Teaching tip: While the literal sense is less common today, it is frequently used in literature to describe a character's appearance or a revealed truth.

## Examples

- The company unveiled its new smartphone today.
- The mayor unveiled the new statue in the park while a large crowd of residents watched and cheered.
- After months of secret development and intense speculation from the media, the tech giant finally unveiled its latest artificial intelligence model during the keynote presentation.

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