Synonyms of revelation

revelation

noun

ˌre-və-ˈlā-shən 

as in disclosure

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disclosure
• exposure
• divulgence
• surprise
• confession
• bombshell
• acknowledgment
• admission
• kicker
• concession
• avowal
• kick

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• concealment
• cover-up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of revelation

My interview with Altman had been arranged weeks earlier, just as the first revelations emerged about swarms of rogue AI agents conspiring to hack websites. — Alyson Shontell, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026

As new allegiances form, friendships are tested, and a shocking revelation threatens the very existence of the firm. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026

The revelation raises new questions about conflicts of interest in an administration that has regularly mixed personal interests with national interests. — Eric Lipton, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026

Abraham wrote many of those investigative pieces himself; he's also credited the many Palestinian journalists who brought these revelations to light. — Justin Chang, NPR, 2 Oct. 2026