revelatory
adjective
re·ve·la·to·ry
ˈre-və-lə-ˌtȯr-ē 
ri-ˈve-lə-
: of or relating to revelation : serving to reveal something
Examples of revelatory in a Sentence
ended his tall tale with a revelatory wink that indicated that it had all been an elaborate put-on
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Sam Jacobs, Time, 26 Feb. 2026
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Sam Jacobs, Time, 26 Feb. 2026
Or life — the women are played by the same model, digitally edited together, and their relationship shifts continuously from the uncanny to the revelatory to the taboo.
—Lori Waxman, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
But an exceptionally prolific decade unfolded, explored with style and energy in Morgan Neville’s revelatory documentary.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 25 Feb. 2026
Her material is always fascinating, inspired by the writings of novelists, scientists, poets, and philosophers, but her true magic lies in her skill at making connections among subjects that are revelatory.
—Air Mail, 21 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for revelatory
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“Revelatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/revelatory. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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revelatory
adjective
re·ve·la·to·ry
ˈrev-ə-lə-ˌtōr-ē
-ˌtȯr-,
ri-ˈvel-ə-
: of or relating to revelation
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