revelation
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revelations
plural
revelations
Britannica Dictionary definition of REVELATION
1
[count]
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a usually secret or surprising fact that is made known
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The book includes many shocking/startling revelations about the mayor's personal life.
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damaging personal revelations
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The revelation that she was a drug user was not a surprise to me.
2
[count]
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an act of making something known
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an act of revealing something in usually a surprising way
— often + of
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Revelations by the newspaper caused a scandal.
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His outburst was a revelation of his true character.
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The revelation of her gambling problem followed her bankruptcy.
3
[singular]
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something that surprises you
— often + to
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Her talent came as a revelation. [=was completely unexpected]
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The movie was a revelation to me. I didn't know he was such a good actor.
4
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a sign or message from God
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a divine revelation
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a prophecy made known by revelation
