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
Kara Nesvig, Parents, 7 Oct. 2025
Conversations at home could be sharp, revealing, or… a little spicy.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 5 Oct. 2025
Zachary Laks, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2025
At the trial, investigators also figured out who sent the anonymous texts revealing the affair to Dontell's wife Erica.
—Mason Leath, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Teens may want to wear more revealing costumes as a way to explore identity and feel more grown-up.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 7 Oct. 2025
Conversations at home could be sharp, revealing, or… a little spicy.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 5 Oct. 2025
Verb
The new dark spinning ride is inspired by Camille Saint-Saëns' 1874 symphonic tone poem, and revealing any more details would detract from the ride’s ghostly allure.
—Zachary Laks, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2025
At the trial, investigators also figured out who sent the anonymous texts revealing the affair to Dontell's wife Erica.
—Mason Leath, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revealing
Adjective
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But as multiple advertising world sources note, Apple has hired its fair share of TV and streaming video veterans over the past couple of years, which, when combined with this newfound desire to cut deals to expand Apple TV’s reach, is certainly suggestive of broader ambitions.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Oct. 2025
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Competing in a new space The upcoming feature puts OpenAI in direct competition with Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot, which has leaned into suggestive and anime-style interactions.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Instead of disclosing her condition to her employer and circles of friends, Sickler pulled back from modeling with little explanation, thinking that the absence of her hair would certainly result in the loss of her contract.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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Without disclosing specific projections, Barbieri forecast moderate growth for 2025.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
22 Oct. 2025
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Spanning two stories, the primary dwelling is introduced via a soaring entry foyer displaying large windows and a massive matchstick chandelier.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
17 Oct. 2025
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One of the biggest issues is the lack of confidence this Florida State team is displaying.—
D’Joumbarey Moreau,
Miami Herald,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Creature survives, becomes smarter and even eloquent, and vengefully chases Frankenstein all the way to the Arctic.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
14 Oct. 2025
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Kidman was eloquent and warm, leavening her more introspective thoughts with a twinkly laugh.—
Wendell Steavenson,
Vogue,
8 Oct. 2025
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Tackling a complex problem Xu’s research is uncovering how much more complex nanoplastic behavior becomes once environmental factors are introduced.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Oct. 2025
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There was little money in this kind of work, only the satisfaction of uncovering information that powerful people didn’t want the public to know.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But for all the president’s demands, his leverage over Beijing is showing cracks as the Chinese economy continues to go from strength to strength.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
20 Oct. 2025
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Gas prices are viewed as an important economic indicator, although lower prices don’t guarantee a booming economy, and recent news and data points are showing an economy in which wealthy Americans appear to be spending freely, while poorer households seem to be pulling back.—
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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There’s a little freedom to his hockey, an expressive, creative way of looking at it.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Additionally, the mill offers experimental coatings and creative color treatments, resulting in bold and expressive takes on denim.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Health inspectors cited the soul food restaurant after discovering that the kitchen handwashing sink was blocked with multiple plastic buckets in the sink basin.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Levy was cast by Mark Bennett, arguably best known for discovering Amy Adams via 2005’s Junebug.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Revealing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revealing. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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