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adjective

ri-ˈvē-liŋ How to pronounce revealing (audio)
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
1
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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2
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
Adjective
All numbers at five-on-five, via Natural Stat Trick This is a revealing look at the state of the Oilers with McDavid off the ice. — Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026 Together, those vulnerabilities have made measles a revealing test of the country's public health defenses. — Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026
Verb
Bravo‘s Next Gen is expanding into its own franchise, with the network revealing Friday ahead of Bravo Fan Fest Charleston that Next Gen Atlanta has officially been greenlit. — Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026 The estate’s decision to bring Danielle on board follows reports revealing Parton’s real cause of death. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for revealing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revealing
  1. suggestive
  2. disclosing
  3. displaying
  4. eloquent
  5. uncovering
  6. showing
  7. expressive
  8. discovering
Adjective
  • The effect dissipates somewhat whenever Cahyono resorts to less suggestive, more blatantly surreal imagery.
    — Kambole Campbell, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Though revealing, his version of naked dressing was tantalizingly suggestive rather than explicitly bare.
    — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of suggestive
Verb
  • It was made plain that anyone disclosing the destruction of 007, in a missile attack on a remote island, would earn a visit from a tarantula, or worse.
    — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Robinhood is disclosing its participation for the first time, joining high-profile backers including Andreessen Horowitz, Accel, and Founders Fund.
    — Morgan Chittum, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of disclosing
Verb
  • For example, when executing a larger order in a fast-moving market, the venue displaying the best price may not have enough liquidity available to fill it.
    — Adam Cohn, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • His paintings sell for millions at auction but Nara's most important fans might be the ones displaying his ashtrays, lamps, and snowglobes.
    — Julie Brener Davich, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of displaying
Adjective
  • Baitz’s verbal gymnastics aren’t a good fit for Harris, who is at his most eloquent when his characters are at a loss for words.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
  • One fascination of this brave book—brave in its disclosures but more so in its demands, its spiritual rigor, and its ardent intellectualism—lies in watching the eloquent, intelligent sufferer steadily entrapping herself.
    — James Wood, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of eloquent
Verb
  • Researchers have jubilantly reported uncovering the signature of biomaterials like collagen and haemoglobin before, though not without a great deal of debate.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Directed by Kei Oikawa and adapted from the popular manga by Nagano, the fantasy feature tracks the small protagonist and companions journeying to a scenic coastal island before uncovering a sinister local mystery.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of uncovering
Verb
  • But Kansans also elected a moderate Democrat to the governor's office, then reelected her in that same time period, showing the state is not a Republican stronghold at all levels.
    — Grace Hills, NPR, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Supporters at Roy’s watch party at the downtown Audio Graph brewery erupted in cheers when the first batch of results dropped, showing Roy doubling up McKinney’s early vote total.
    — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of showing
Adjective
  • Fashion lost Mackie back in September, and the late designer—known for his impeccable, expressive glitz—was responsible for dressing everyone from Cher to Carol Burnett.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The director Pam MacKinnon even has cast the perfect lead actress as that mom in the richly expressive Katrina Lenk.
    — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of expressive
Verb
  • For Guitarricadelafuente, this means that many people are discovering him for the first time, through something entirely different from his music.
    — Franchesca Guim, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2026
  • For homeowners, that means shopping around, comparing coverage, discovering discounts and making improvements to help roofs withstand hail and severe weather.
    — Derek James, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
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