(~s)
1.
A ~ is a surprising or interesting fact that is made known to people.
...the seemingly everlasting ~s about his private life.
N-COUNT: oft N about n, N that
2.
The ~ of something is the act of making it known.
...following the ~ of his affair with a former secretary...
N-VAR: oft N of n
3.
If you say that something you experienced was a ~, you are saying that it was very surprising or very good.
Degas’s work had been a ~ to her.
N-SING: a N, oft N to n
4.
A divine ~ is a sign or explanation from God about his nature or purpose.
N-VAR