1. a surprising fact or piece of information that is made known or discovered
2. a divine or supernatural disclosure of truth or knowledge to humans
Usage: religious
3. the act of revealing or disclosing something previously hidden

Examples

• The investigation led to shocking revelations about corruption in the government.
• It was a revelation to discover that her quiet neighbor was a famous author.
• The book of Revelation is the final book of the New Testament.
• His confession was a revelation that changed everything we thought we knew.
• The revelation of the company’s financial problems caused stock prices to plummet.
• Many believers consider prayer a form of divine revelation.
• The revelation of her true identity surprised everyone at the party.