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
Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 3 June 2026
The 20-Minute Breaking Point One of the most revealing findings from the survey is how quickly applicants give up when the process becomes burdensome.
—Bybryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 12 June 2026
The American Tower Corporation has faced significant community pushback since revealing its plans for a 40,000-square-foot data center near Reedy Creek Nature Preserve off Hood Road.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2026
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Adjective
If sheer lace is too revealing, an eyelet dress, like the one below, offers a similar effect while leaving more to the imagination.
—Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 3 June 2026
The 20-Minute Breaking Point One of the most revealing findings from the survey is how quickly applicants give up when the process becomes burdensome.
—Bybryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Verb
From sheer dresses to corset tops and visible undergarment details, revealing silhouettes have become something of a signature.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 12 June 2026
The American Tower Corporation has faced significant community pushback since revealing its plans for a 40,000-square-foot data center near Reedy Creek Nature Preserve off Hood Road.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revealing
Adjective
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The messages between Johnson and Duffey in 2024 revealed the two men used suggestive language.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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First, Apple breezed through a new feature in the cycle tracking app that warns users of patterns that might be suggestive perimenopause or an underlying health condition.—
Mario Aguilar,
STAT,
9 June 2026
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Those rules require the condo associations not only to develop a plan disclosing the repair contractor, but also to have a back-up contractor ready to step in if the first contractor is unable to make the repair within 24 hours.—
Rafael Olmeda,
Sun Sentinel,
9 June 2026
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Georgia’s medical board may not provide specific warnings, but medical boards in other states warn against clinicians who sell goods in their office without disclosing appropriate financial interests.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
9 June 2026
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On Saturday, the parking lot of the Walmart Supercenter in Gardner was filled with custom car owners displaying their unique vehicles for the Hot Wheels Legends Tour.—
Dominick Williams
July 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 July 2025
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Others include the riverfront James-Simon- Park near Museum Island, nearby Monbijoupark with a swimming pool for children and the gem like Körnerpark in Neukölln with canals, a colorful flower garden and a gallery displaying prominent artists plus pockets of greenery throughout this sprawling city.—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Sarah Snook cartwheeled through 26 roles — from the beautiful and doomed protagonist to his oily, eloquent corruptor, Lord Henry, to the tragically self-sabotaging actress Sibyl Vane — without, seemingly, losing her breath or putting a single curl on Dorian’s golden head out of place.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
4 Dec. 2025
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Erika is so eloquent and languaging it in that way.—
Senior Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Dec. 2025
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Spielberg’s latest foray into alien matters stars Josh O’Connor as a rogue military security expert uncovering intel about the government’s suppression of alien interactions with Earth.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
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While making Asphalt Meadows, Gibbard began digitizing 4-track demo tapes from Death Cab’s early years, uncovering instrumentals from the band’s inception and reminding the frontman of his old writing process.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
2 June 2026
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On Thursday, Dec, 11, the Riverdale actress posted photos on Instagram from a hospital bed showing her stomach after undergoing laparoscopic surgery.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
11 Dec. 2025
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The buck just didn’t bleed, showing how the terminal performance of bullets on game is like snowflakes — no two are alike.—
John B. Snow,
Outdoor Life,
11 Dec. 2025
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And how to translate the most precise and expressive of them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Dec. 2025
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Matisse, who died in 1954, was one of the most influential artists of the 20th-century known for his use of bold, expressive colors.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
9 Dec. 2025
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That lab will focus on discovering advanced materials including superconductors that can carry electricity with zero resistance.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
11 Dec. 2025
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As boomers lead the way in funding and organizing these trips, families are discovering new ways to connect, celebrate and create memories that last far beyond the vacation itself.—
Taylor Haught,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Dec. 2025
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“Revealing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revealing. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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