as in suggestive
clearly conveying a special meaning (as one's mood)
ended his tall tale with a revelatory wink that indicated that it had all been an elaborate put-on
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Recent Examples of revelatory
But that’s the revelatory part about Crockett beyond the viral memes and snappy headlines.
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Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2025
Sam Darnold, who is coming off a revelatory season with the Minnesota Vikings, is replacing the long-in-the-tooth Geno Smith at quarterback.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
On the dark side, themes of jealousy, attraction and obsession are at the heart of this revelatory synergy.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Could a revelatory experience reshape your social circle?
—Usa Today, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025
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Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2025
Sam Darnold, who is coming off a revelatory season with the Minnesota Vikings, is replacing the long-in-the-tooth Geno Smith at quarterback.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
On the dark side, themes of jealousy, attraction and obsession are at the heart of this revelatory synergy.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Could a revelatory experience reshape your social circle?
—Usa Today, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revelatory
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Gorham, New Hampshire Snugly situated in the shadow of the rugged Presidential mountains, Gorham is one of the Granite State’s most suggestive spots – and autumn in New England is a wonderful time to experience the town’s kaleidoscope of changing leaves.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
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Keeping to the edgy theme, the mom of four styled the suggestive top half of her look with satiny trousers.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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Even more revealing, the simulations showed that the magnetic fields produced in the convective zone actually help keep the tachocline narrow, not just the other way around.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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That’s why job postings can be so revealing.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The opera goes to the heart of questions and debates over crime and punishment, and Heggie’s score propels it forward in an eloquent, deeply moving sound world.—
Georgia Rowe,
Mercury News,
11 Sep. 2025
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The rom-com canon receives a meaty and eloquent addition thanks to the acclaimed cast, consisting of Nicole Beharie, André Holland, and DeWanda Wise.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
9 Sep. 2025
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The event — which was held at Christie’s auction house in London — supported the charity Java Joy, which aims to provide meaningful employment for adults with disabilities.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
22 Sep. 2025
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The partnership will include programs aimed at strengthening Puerto Rico's economy and driving meaningful, long-term change across the island, according to an Amazon Prime Video news release.—
Pamela Avila,
USA Today,
22 Sep. 2025
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As a performer, DiDonato is expressive with both her resonant, articulate voice and her face and physicality.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
19 Sep. 2025
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Lyles is known for his vocal and expressive nature.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The more money one has, the less meaning work has to that person.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Revelatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revelatory. Accessed 25 Sep. 2025.
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