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revelatory

adjective

ˈre-və-lə-ˌtȯr-ē How to pronounce revelatory (audio)
Definition of revelatorynext
as in suggestive
clearly conveying a special meaning (as one's mood) ended his tall tale with a revelatory wink that indicated that it had all been an elaborate put-on

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Recent Examples of revelatory Then, Uloko tells these patients something that often feels both revelatory and frustrating. — Meghan Rabbitt, NPR, 31 Aug. 2026 Stunning details revealed Over the past four years, as Elmore met with Miller dozens of times, the slow trickle of information became increasingly detailed and revelatory. — Holly Yan, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026 That’s revelatory enough, but since the potsherds date to the construction of Etowah’s first platform mound, the results mean that Etowah had long-range trade networks even in its early days. — ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2026 Neither video is less than epic, but their availability on YouTube makes their inclusion in the museum less than revelatory. — Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for revelatory
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revelatory
  1. suggestive
  2. revealing
  3. eloquent
  4. meaningful
  5. expressive
  6. meaning
Adjective
  • At the time, fans were quick to point out that the majority of the crew members seen in the clip were men, while Sweeney was sitting in a suggestive pose.
    — Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Messages in 2024 between Johnson and Duffey revealed the two men used suggestive language.
    — Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of suggestive
Adjective
  • And some of the most revealing answers came out of a writing camp in Los Angeles.
    — Crystal Bell, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2026
  • There is something about the juxtaposition of her demure lace with a more revealing fabrication that feels decidedly fresh.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of revealing
Adjective
  • Fittingly, this is a very American intersection of wealth and power, the exact kind of problem about which James Baldwin was always so eloquent and incisive.
    — James Folta, Literary Hub, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Cinematic lyrical poet Victor Kossakovsky (Architecton, Gunda) offers in Holy Wood Dust another distinctive non-fiction meditation on a theme, a work that’s eloquent even if the author’s message is not always explicitly articulated.
    — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of eloquent
Adjective
  • Otherwise, transfer running backs Juelz Goff or Harry Stewart III could have their first meaningful carries of the season.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Kate saw firsthand how time spent outdoors and a connection with nature can play a meaningful role in supporting wellbeing, particularly for people working towards addiction recovery.
    — Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of meaningful
Adjective
  • Research on expressive writing, published in PMC, has been shown to reduce rumination and help people process difficult emotions, which is the mechanism behind the short brain-dump practice.
    — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Abrams has the kind of expressive face that can navigate a host of conflicting emotions.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of expressive
Adjective
  • From that point on, Kusama’s absorbing and fresh art, once charged by avant-garde energies, became more or less a meaning-free expression of market principles, an exercise in branding.
    — Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Yiaga’s degustation menu is distinctly Australian—meaning, inventive and collaborative.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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“Revelatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revelatory. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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