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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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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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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Recent Examples of revealing
C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 14 Apr. 2026
The more revealing question is why he was taken aback in the first place – and what that tells us about the meaning of relationships.
—Oluwaseun Damilola Sanwoolu, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026
Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Those final hours of the season when the night-shift staff arrives always feel like a gust of fresh air blowing into the ED, revealing unexpected contours of certain characters and new dynamics.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
That’s what made this season so revealing.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 14 Apr. 2026
The more revealing question is why he was taken aback in the first place – and what that tells us about the meaning of relationships.
—Oluwaseun Damilola Sanwoolu, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026
Verb
The singer shared her older brother's final words, revealing Alan Osmond was looking forward to being reunited with their brother Wayne Osmond, who died on New Year's Day 2025.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Those final hours of the season when the night-shift staff arrives always feel like a gust of fresh air blowing into the ED, revealing unexpected contours of certain characters and new dynamics.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revealing
Adjective
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For example, do different networks rate explicit language, suggestive language and violent programming similarly, or are some networks prone to provide a lesser rating than others?—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2026
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On Chinese social media, some people said that K-pop — with its suggestive dance moves — is not appropriate for children.—
Ken Moritsugu,
Fortune,
10 Apr. 2026
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After disclosing a $500 million funding round that valued the company at $5 billion in October, Tempo formally launched in March.—
Jack Kubinec,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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In general, disclosing AI use decreases trust and undermines legitimacy.—
Andras Molnar,
The Conversation,
20 Apr. 2026
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An small outdoor table make the perfect spot for displaying some of your favorite potted plants, watering can, and other decor.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
25 Apr. 2026
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This means that these early octopuses may have already been displaying the advanced intelligence that they are known for today.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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For a people known through their craftsmanship rather than their words, the return of the golden helmet of Coțofenești means one of the most eloquent objects the Dacians ever made can continue to speak on their behalf.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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The music is often spare but as eloquent, richly nuanced and filled with unexpected twists and turns as Mitchell’s peerless singing and lyrics.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Against the backdrop of an island honeymoon, the two men clash and bicker before gradually uncovering an unexpected bond.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
21 Apr. 2026
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Global financial officials warned at the IMF and World Bank spring meetings that advanced AI models—particularly Anthropic’s Claude Mythos—could pose systemic risks by rapidly uncovering and exploiting cyber vulnerabilities across banks and critical infrastructure.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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The team wanted to keep Phillips and even engaged in conversations with Trey Hendrickson, showing the desire for a high-level edge rusher to join Jalyx Hunt and Nolan Smith in the top three.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Cops also felt hot on the trail after a driver shared footage showing Neukgu trotting alongside a mountain road.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But it’s also refined, in its way, drenched in baby blue and perfectly expressive of the current trend for sculptural ‘art’ furniture.—
Francesca Perry,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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As Carolyn, Emma Ramos is particularly expressive, drawing quietly on deep reserves of pain and longing.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Scientists are using Nvidia GPUs to examine the data and regularly discovering the oldest galaxies in the universe.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Digital Fossil Mining, besides discovering the beaks in the first place, enabled Iba’s team to observe very fine details of their structure.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Revealing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revealing. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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