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

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verb

present participle of reveal
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Recent Examples of revealing
Adjective
But the unvarnished exchange offered a revealing glimpse of both candidates. Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 22 Aug. 2026 In a revealing interview, the great American designer holds forth on his LVMH sale, past scandals, and exactly—or maybe not so exactly—what his next chapter will mean for his runway collections. José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 18 Aug. 2026
Verb
The Goodyear Forward plan was prompted by activist investor Elliott Investment Management revealing a stake in the company in 2023. Michael Wayland, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026 As autumn progresses, the husk peels back, revealing the orange berries. Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 29 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for revealing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revealing
Adjective
  • Messages in 2024 between Johnson and Duffey revealed the two men used suggestive language.
    Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • They are not allowed to send or receive pornography, but there are no rules against suggestive photos.
    Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The nonprofit is not disclosing the price of the building, but the purchase comes as part of Loaves & Fishes’ $15 million Nourish Together campaign, which also is funding the expansion of the organization’s Aurora Food Distribution Hub.
    Marie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The groups accuse the company of not disclosing all chemicals emitted during the fire, posing health risks for local residents.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Garen notes that naming or displaying a device may offer limited distinction when nearby practices provide comparable services.
    Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Perhaps a swimsuit on a chair, or in an inner courtyard balcony, but what are these people thinking, displaying their underwear?
    Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 28 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Not as verbally eloquent as Roosevelt, Eisenhower communicated with a broad smile and a confident demeanor.
    John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Dudamel and the orchestra accompanied the eloquent Lila Downs and much of the evening was then given over to the popular, Grammy-gleaning Los Tigres del Norte.
    Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Europe’s summer wildfires are igniting and uncovering rusted bombs and mines from WWI and WWII, turning old battlefields into hazardous zones for firefighters and nearby communities.
    Sam McNeil, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026
  • But uncovering the identity of the decades-old body would not be quick work.
    Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • And with oil prices showing no sign of returning to pre-Iran war levels this year, pressure is increasing on the Fed to combat that sticky inflation by raising interest rates at its next policy-setting meeting in September.
    Brian Cheung, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2026
  • An investor gazes at a share price board showing various stocks on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in Tokyo on August 25, 2015.
    Justina Lee, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • In the 19th century, flamenco dancers began using the abanico as an expressive prop, as Cuban song and dance styles such as the guajira influenced the dance form.
    ABC News, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The season’s biggest trends are comfortable, expressive, and accessible—which is where Amazon comes in.
    Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 28 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • During the third, Veilleux called 911 shortly after discovering the damage.
    Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026
  • After discovering a book of paintings by Georgia O'Keeffe in a secondhand bookstore, Kusama wrote to the famous artist, asking for advice.
    Elizabeth Blair, NPR, 27 Aug. 2026

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“Revealing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revealing. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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