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 On the dark side, themes of jealousy, attraction and obsession are at the heart of this revelatory synergy. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025 Could a revelatory experience reshape your social circle? Usa Today, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025 But seeing my classroom, meeting my teacher, and looking at my cubby for the first time wasn't all that revelatory for me as an elementary schooler. Devonne Goode, Parents, 22 Aug. 2025 But the effect of his rather modest aim is something close to revelatory. Daniel May, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for revelatory
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  • The album cover, which was shared on Instagram, was immediately met with harsh criticism as many fans labeled the photograph of the singer on all fours with a man pulling her hair as suggestive.
    Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Yes, the suggestive dance routines indicate Carpenter really studied Miley Cyrus’s Bangerz-era twerk heard round the world.
    Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025
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  • That means that the telescopes that have been integral to the study of 3I/ATLAS will miss what will be potentially the most revealing period of its passage through the solar system.
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Later, Jesse unveils the ultimate relationship test, pushing each couple to the limit in the most revealing and physically demanding test yet.
    Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2025
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  • For Macdonald, this most eloquent of memoirs emerged from the death of her father, photographer Alisdair MacDonald, aka Ali Mac.
    Peter Debruge, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
  • This article also delved into networked projects, such as Andreas Raus’ eloquent and multifaceted Symphony for n Metronomes, released in partnership with Fakewhale Gallery, the platform’s equally dynamic curatorial branch.
    Ana María Caballero, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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  • Organizations actively developing ProSocial AI become magnets for engineers, data scientists, and ethicists who want meaningful work that contributes positively to society.
    Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • The new structure also enables Gill to foster meaningful change at the C-suites with the launch of Executive Search, a new division that provides bespoke talent acquisition solutions to help place diverse leaders in decision-making roles across the luxury and lifestyle industries.
    Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
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  • Its stony soil and cool climate produce lower yields, but more expressive flavors, especially in chardonnay, pinot noir, and sparkling wines.
    Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
  • While nostalgia—drawing people to the warmth, color, and the carefree spirit of the 1970s—certainly plays a role, leaning back into this style is also about creating spaces that feel personal, expressive, and welcoming.
    Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
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  • The more money one has, the less meaning work has to that person.
    Big Think, Big Think, 14 Aug. 2025

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“Revelatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revelatory. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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