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adjective

ri-ˈvē-liŋ How to pronounce revealing (audio)
Definition of revealingnext
as in suggestive
clearly conveying a special meaning (as one's mood) the pundit's comments were particularly revealing and exposed some of his more distasteful prejudices

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revealing

2 of 2

verb

present participle of reveal
1
as in disclosing
to make known (as information previously kept secret) at the end of the book, the detective reveals the identity of the mysterious stranger

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2
as in displaying
to make known (something abstract) through outward signs a habitual smirk that reveals his contempt for other people

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of revealing
Adjective
Taken together, the regulations offer a revealing look at Indian Creek. — Luisa Yanez updated September 3, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026 The authorship, the self-revealing, the exhibitionism, being so proud. — Rachel Handler, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026
Verb
In the next slide, the bat is photographed next to a 12-inch ruler, revealing it to be several inches taller than the instrument. — Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026 New archaeological discoveries at Tell Al-Abqain in Beheira are revealing details about life within the ancient Egyptian fortress, the country’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced on Wednesday. — Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for revealing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revealing
  1. suggestive
  2. disclosing
  3. displaying
  4. eloquent
  5. uncovering
  6. showing
  7. expressive
  8. discovering
Adjective
  • At the time, fans were quick to point out that the majority of the crew members seen in the clip were men, while Sweeney was sitting in a suggestive pose.
    — Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Messages in 2024 between Johnson and Duffey revealed the two men used suggestive language.
    — Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of suggestive
Verb
  • The official added that China would offer more permits for rare earths as a bargaining chip, without disclosing details on what Beijing would seek in return.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Feldstein’s arrest was kept under a sweeping gag order, for fear that disclosing it would compromise Israeli intelligence, but the Haaretz reporter Bar Peleg soon learned of it.
    — Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of disclosing
Verb
  • The general plan is to create the museum in the center of the first floor, potentially displaying antique cars owned by the city, along with photographs and paintings.
    — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2026
  • State and county regulations prohibit such businesses from selling more than 90 meals per week, displaying physical signage on their front lawns to advertise or serving food that was prepared the day prior, even if stored properly.
    — Lauren Ng, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of displaying
Adjective
  • Fittingly, this is a very American intersection of wealth and power, the exact kind of problem about which James Baldwin was always so eloquent and incisive.
    — James Folta, Literary Hub, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Cinematic lyrical poet Victor Kossakovsky (Architecton, Gunda) offers in Holy Wood Dust another distinctive non-fiction meditation on a theme, a work that’s eloquent even if the author’s message is not always explicitly articulated.
    — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of eloquent
Verb
  • Directed by Kei Oikawa and based on the manga series by Nagano, the fantasy adventure follows Chiikawa and companions traveling to an island paradise before uncovering an ominous threat.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026
  • And in addition to uncovering valuable data on the business itself, the audit can look into how AI answer engines appear to respond to questions about a category, an industry and competitors.
    — Michelle Mekky, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of uncovering
Verb
  • Meanwhile, journalists monitor dashboards showing which headlines produce outrage and which disappear quietly.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
  • His research into the Patriots showing a reverse view of kicks behind the goal posts for visiting kickers was absolutely fascinating and has resulted in video board changes across the NFL this year.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of showing
Adjective
  • Research on expressive writing, published in PMC, has been shown to reduce rumination and help people process difficult emotions, which is the mechanism behind the short brain-dump practice.
    — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Abrams has the kind of expressive face that can navigate a host of conflicting emotions.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of expressive
Verb
  • Mottola is known for discovering, developing and guiding some of the world’s most iconic artists while helping transform Sony Music Entertainment into a global powerhouse.
    — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The alt-rock and folk musical is based on the 1891 German play by Frank Wedekind, which sees teenagers in the late 1800s discovering their sexuality.
    — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of discovering

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“Revealing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revealing. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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