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unveiling

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ənˈveɪɫɪŋ// UK //ʌnvˈeɪlɪŋ// un·veil·ing

n. the first public showing of something new, like a statue, a car, or a plan.

n. the formal act of revealing something for the first time, often as part of a public ceremony or marketing event.


SIMPLE

The unveiling of the new statue takes place tomorrow.

CONTEXTUAL

Journalists from around the world gathered for the unveiling of the company's latest smartphone model.

COMPLEX

The dramatic unveiling of the master plan for the city's waterfront redevelopment was met with both excitement and skepticism regarding its long-term funding.

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Often used in the singular with 'the' to refer to a specific event.

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