UNFURL Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

unfurl

verb

ˌən-ˈfər(-ə)l

Definition of unfurl

as in to expand

to arrange the parts of (something) over a wider area after the protestors had unfurled their banner, it stretched from one side of the visitors' gallery to the other

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Recent Examples of unfurl What little distortion there is only accents the lush drums and synths, all unfurling as clearly as the vocals. — Dylan Green, Pitchfork, 3 Aug. 2026 But as the tarp was still unfurling, both dugouts were on the field and near home plate as an argument broke out. — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026 The group unfurled a Palestinian flag during a performance at the Star Theatre in Singapore on July 29. — Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026 The rumors haven’t left much to the imagination, but Samsung has unfurled its 2026 foldable lineup today. — ArsTechnica, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for unfurl

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The View From Beijing In a departure from business strategies of the past, this current cohort of Chinese companies has a mandate to expand internationally, according to academic Karim Alwadi, based in Beijing.

— Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Opened on New Year’s Day in 1926, the hotel was expanded by famed society architect Maurice Fatio, who managed to maintain intimacy despite imposing a larger footprint.

— Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026

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Cannes Camera d’Or winner Ben’Imana, directed by Marie-Clémentine Dusabejambo, unfolds in the shadow of the 1994 Rwandan genocide, exploring its legacy and the possibility of forgiveness.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026
The novel explores the challenges of making a life both within and without the arts, and how that unfolds from adolescence into adulthood.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026

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Crafted from the finest, lightest tweed, the dress—chosen by stylist Ramona Tabita—features a sumptuous knotted structure that opens into a generous back neckline and culminates in a majestic train that skims the red carpet.

— Giacomo Aricò, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2026
The bank announced plans in 2022 to open more than a dozen locations in the coming years to capitalize on Charlotte’s rapid economic and population growth.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2026

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