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
Sergei Loznitsa) Archival footage master filmmaker Sergei Loznitsa reframes Soviet history once again, via the revealing gaze of Italian cameramen who captured life there in the early 1970s. Alex Ritman, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026 Someone close to you could be unpredictable with their actions, but their unfiltered honesty might be more revealing than the disruption itself, Sagittarius. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026
Verb
In a post revealing the cast change earlier this year, Lawson reflected on taking over for Leith, 86, and her predecessor on the series, Mary Berry, 91. Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday released data on the vaccination rates of US kindergarteners in the 2025–2026 school year, revealing that rates have once again decreased from the previous school year. Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 17 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
  • Bonta also did not blame Newsom for disclosing that there had been talks.
    Ted Johnson, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026
  • This week, a council member in Paradise accused the group of duping him into appearing in a commercial without disclosing who was behind the campaign.
    Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 24 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • EmpCo prohibits companies from displaying voluntary sustainability labels unless they were established by a public authority or are based on a qualifying certification scheme.
    Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • What are the largest barriers government leaders face to displaying the courage exemplified in the book?
    Emily Staunton, Christian Science Monitor, 20 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Being a competent, eloquent orator does not mean that you’re trusted.
    Jamil Wyne, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
  • When Kent Jones was a critic at Film Comment, he was known for, among many other things, his eloquent and insightful analyses of performance.
    Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 4 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
  • This means, after the messenger planet’s bold and expressive journey through Leo, the focus moves away from creative and dramatic declarations (Leo) to a desire for productivity and grounding in the realm of communication.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Plus, Deep Rooted is versatile enough to pair with soft neutrals, expressive blues, and calming greens.
    Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 25 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 28 Aug. 2026.

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