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
Thomas L. Friedman, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2026
Meloni’s position here is particularly revealing.
—Julia Khrebtan-Hörhager, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2026
Alex Ritman, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
The footage cut between rapid glimpses of London iconography — the King's Guard, black cabs and Big Ben — before revealing a crane lifting the statue out of its crate.
—Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Perfect representations Why are these two pictures so revealing?
—Thomas L. Friedman, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2026
Meloni’s position here is particularly revealing.
—Julia Khrebtan-Hörhager, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
Related Stories WestEnd Films is revealing a first look today and will present exclusive footage from the film to buyers at the upcoming Marché du Film in Cannes.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
The footage cut between rapid glimpses of London iconography — the King's Guard, black cabs and Big Ben — before revealing a crane lifting the statue out of its crate.
—Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revealing
Adjective
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Proofs are littered with suggestive ellipses.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
29 Apr. 2026
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Researchers also found highly suggestive evidence that eating more ultraprocessed foods raised the risk of obesity by 55%, sleep disorders by 41%, development of type 2 diabetes by 40% and the risk of depression by 20%.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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They generally have been reserved for those who posed credible threats to public safety or national security, committed war crimes or crimes against humanity, or committed felonies before or during the naturalization process without disclosing them.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Justice Department accused the group of paying members of extremist groups as part of its efforts to investigate them without disclosing the practice to donors or banks.—
Jacob Rosen,
CBS News,
28 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
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Another eloquent defender of that idea was John Vasconcellos, an Esalen regular who served in the California legislature from 1967 to 2004.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
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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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But neuroscientists are still uncovering fundamental rules that describe how neuroplasticity reshapes brain connections.—
Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Quanta Magazine,
24 Apr. 2026
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The 60-minute journey takes parkgoers through Universal’s working production facility, uncovering the magic of cinema while intermixing attraction experiences.—
Carly Caramanna,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Apr. 2026
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Because hair treatment products often take a few months to begin showing results, these customers are expected to be highly loyal.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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In the five-minute work, Pau employs snippets lifted from government newsreels, most notably footage of a swimming contest held at Victoria Harbor in the 1960s showing throngs of Hong Kong citizens launching themselves into the ocean and paddling enthusiastically.—
Pauline J. Yao,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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Sandy Proksa is an expressive arts specialist who worked with at least 10 of the dozens of artists represented in the exhibit, including the two who attended the opening, identified in the gallery only by their first names Mark and Velta.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
1 May 2026
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The trend reflects a growing desire for fashion that feels expressive and practical.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
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Tong was in possession of multiple bags, which officers later searched through after obtaining a search warrant, discovering several bottles containing substances commonly used in the manufacture of meth, according to the outlet.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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The incident led to city officials discovering that the fire hydrant pressure had not been tested in over 10 years despite industry standards suggesting they be tested every five years, Pernerewski said at the time.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
1 May 2026
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“Revealing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revealing. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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