Revelations

noun

Rev·​e·​la·​tions ˌre-və-ˈlā-shənz How to pronounce Revelations (audio)
plural in form but singular in construction
Synonyms of Revelationsnext
: revelation sense 3

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Revelations by basketball player Kevin Love indicate mental health treatment also needs to be studied in team sports. — Greg Mellen, Oc Register, 29 Apr. 2026 Revelations about the ceasefire plan come as multiple Iranian officials continue to deny that any negotiations to end the war are taking place. — Npr Staff, NPR, 25 Mar. 2026 Revelations about the contribution come ahead of a potentially historic primary election in which voters will decide whether to dramatically reshape how the state collects taxes. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026 Avant Arte is releasing a new version of the piece, priced at $2,851 and in an edition of exactly 666 (which, per Revelations, is the number of the beast). — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 16 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for Revelations

Word History

First Known Use

1551, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Revelations was in 1551

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“Revelations.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Revelations. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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