revelation

/ˌɹɛv.əˈleɪ.ʃən/
noun 5name 1

Collocations

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(noun.)

ADJ

amazing, astonishing, devastating, embarrassing, sensational, shattering, shock, startling, sudden | fresh, latest, recent

divine

The priest described her spiritual awakening as a divine revelation that changed her life forever.

QUANT

flash

When she opened the letter, a sudden flash of revelation made everything finally make sense.

VERB + REVELATION

come as, prove

Discovering that her shy colleague was an accomplished pianist proved a revelation to the entire office.

REVELATION + VERB

come

The shocking revelation came to light when the journalist published her investigation last week.

PREP

~ about/concerning

The documentary brought shocking revelations about the company's illegal practices over many years.

~ for

Learning that her quiet colleague was an accomplished pianist was a real revelation for everyone at work.

~ from

The news about her past was a shocking revelation from her own family.

~ to

Finding out that my shy coworker was an amazing singer came as a real revelation to everyone at the office party.

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