revelation
noun
rev·e·la·tion
ˌre-və-ˈlā-shən 
1
2
a
: an act of revealing to view or making known
b
: something that is revealed
especially
: an enlightening or astonishing disclosure
shocking revelations
c
: a pleasant often enlightening surprise
her talent was a revelation
3
capitalized
: an apocalyptic writing addressed to early Christians of Asia Minor and included as a book in the New Testament
called also Apocalypse
see Bible TableExamples of revelation in a Sentence
The book includes many shocking revelations about the mayor's personal life.
The revelation that she was a drug user was not a surprise to me.
Revelations by the newspaper caused a scandal.
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The revelation struck Tamie deeply, prompting her to leave a $40 tip and record a TikTok video asking viewers to help make a difference.
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Ashley Vega, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
The Chicago native made the revelation with her brother on their collaborative IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson podcast.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 3 Apr. 2025
The revelation came up when Willis and Winkler Reinis discussed co-sleeping with their respective children.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2025
The revelation of federal government leaders discussing a classified military attack in a Signal chat with a journalist present spotlighted how not to keep information secure.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
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Ashley Vega, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
The Chicago native made the revelation with her brother on their collaborative IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson podcast.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 3 Apr. 2025
The revelation came up when Willis and Winkler Reinis discussed co-sleeping with their respective children.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2025
The revelation of federal government leaders discussing a classified military attack in a Signal chat with a journalist present spotlighted how not to keep information secure.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for revelation
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“Revelation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/revelation. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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revelation
1 of 2 noun
rev·e·la·tion
ˌrev-ə-ˈlā-shən
1
: an act of revealing or making known divine truth
2
a
: an act of revealing to view
b
: something that is revealed
especially
: a surprising or astonishing disclosure
Revelation
2 of 2 noun
Rev·e·la·tion
ˌrev-ə-ˈlā-shən
: a writing dealing with the end of the world addressed to early Christians of Asia Minor and included as a book in the New Testament see bible
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