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
Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 4 May 2025
Entertainment The final moments of this season’s second episode were so revealing.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 23 Apr. 2025
Zennon Kapron, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Those are akin to having put together examples of people playing a sport, some examples containing no mistakes, and other examples revealing discernable mistakes.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Join 40 others in the comments View Comments Moreover, the look signaled that Diana was no longer constrained by a royal dress code — one that would have, surely, dictated a ballgown (or at least a far less revealing floor-length evening gown) for an event like the Met Gala.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 4 May 2025
Entertainment The final moments of this season’s second episode were so revealing.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 23 Apr. 2025
Verb
Robinhood, for example, saw explosive growth during the pandemic, only to struggle as interest rates rose and trading volumes declined, revealing its reliance on short-term trends.
—Zennon Kapron, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Those are akin to having put together examples of people playing a sport, some examples containing no mistakes, and other examples revealing discernable mistakes.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revealing
Adjective
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This bias weakened over time, as the theory came to have more distance from the Trump administration, and more suggestive bits of circumstantial evidence accrued.—
Daniel Engber,
The Atlantic,
20 May 2025
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Jimmy Kimmel flustered guest Pedro Pascal with a suggestive question about Reed Richards' stretchable body parts on Monday's episode of his late-night show.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
25 Mar. 2025
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Rosenberg, along with her relatives, did not file Reports of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBARS) disclosing their offshore financial accounts, as required by law.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2025
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Requirements such as disclosing documents, making court appearances and being subject to questioning can make heavy demands on participants’ time and attention.—
Jennifer Safstrom,
The Conversation,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The actor enhances his character’s long inner monologues with his eloquent ice-blue eyes, which can convey emotions ranging from disdain and discomfiture to despair and devotion.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
12 May 2025
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The artist also wore an eloquent necklace by Repossi.—
Ruth Etiesit Samuel,
Essence,
7 May 2025
Verb
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This approach does what trial-and-error cannot by uncovering the root causes of obesity.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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Driven by his instincts, Fok begins to dig deeper into the case, uncovering a labyrinthine conspiracy that threads through Hong Kong’s criminal underworld and its upper echelons of power.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
23 Dec. 2024
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Back in October, TMZ reported news of an alleged split between the pair, but shortly after, the couple was spotted in Tokyo showing much love and affection to one another.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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Guys weren't expecting to have to do another rebuild this year and their frustration is really showing after the trade a week before training camp has left the team, again, with some odd fitting parts that have to be fitted together on the fly.—
John Hollinger,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Lively expressive aromas that include candy cane and After Eight mints as well as blueberries, red cherries and violets.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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May 9 Public Tour — Auguste Rodin: A century after his death, Auguste Rodin continues to be recognized for making figurative sculpture modern by redefining the expressive capacity of the human form.—
Jake Richardson,
Mercury News,
5 May 2025
Verb
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After discovering Ben's corpse, Misty gives her crush a kiss.—
Samantha Highfill,
EW.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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As scientists are discovering, black holes are even stranger than science fiction.—
Sidney Stevens,
Treehugger,
14 Mar. 2025
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This firsthand experience brought Formula E’s cutting-edge technology and strategic depth into sharp focus, demonstrating why the series is one of the most exciting racing championships in the world.—
Jenn Nelson,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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The partnership, which is inclusive of the club’s men’s and women’s teams, will drive awareness of the Maldives as a tourist destination, while demonstrating the activities, heritage and locations the island country has to offer.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Revealing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revealing. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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