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
Dylan’s performance was simply (and complexly) revelatory, while Nelson persevered in the face of an apparent cold on a cool, breezy night.
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George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2025
This is the revelatory moment that these novels of female alienation inevitably confront: the dissolving of any illusion that intimacy is possible, the failure of the narratives that unify a family, the crumbling of the relational identities (mother, wife) that have pinned her in place.
—Jordan Kisner, The Atlantic, 4 Apr. 2025
The ambulance crew didn’t recognize him, and the run sheet — the document paramedics use to record patients’ condition and care — had no revelatory details.
—Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2025
The effect is disorienting—like a yearbook laid out by Mondrian—but, precisely for that reason, revelatory.
—Max Norman, New Yorker, 13 June 2025
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George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2025
This is the revelatory moment that these novels of female alienation inevitably confront: the dissolving of any illusion that intimacy is possible, the failure of the narratives that unify a family, the crumbling of the relational identities (mother, wife) that have pinned her in place.
—Jordan Kisner, The Atlantic, 4 Apr. 2025
The ambulance crew didn’t recognize him, and the run sheet — the document paramedics use to record patients’ condition and care — had no revelatory details.
—Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2025
The effect is disorienting—like a yearbook laid out by Mondrian—but, precisely for that reason, revelatory.
—Max Norman, New Yorker, 13 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for revelatory
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revelatory
Adjective
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Sabrina Carpenter is barking back at the backlash surrounding her suggestive album cover.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
25 June 2025
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The actor claimed that Perry began texting him over the next few months, making suggestive advances and promising to help Dixon find a job.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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Each avid conversation among knowledgeable readers wholeheartedly dedicated to books glimmers with unexpected and revealing disclosures.—
Donna Seaman
June 18,
Literary Hub,
18 June 2025
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But even more revealing is how little has changed to address those feelings in a meaningful, sustained way.—
Bill Schiffmiller,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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An eloquent necklace and matching earrings alongside delicate rings were styled as a part of her red carpet look.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
27 June 2025
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Ambient background music plays, and eloquent placemats beckon you to your spot at the table.—
Bryce Jones,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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In March, more than 250 advocates from 45 states gathered for our annual Headache on the Hill event in Washington, directly engaging lawmakers to advocate for meaningful legislative change.—
Julienne Verdi,
Boston Herald,
22 June 2025
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Young entrepreneurs who share their journey—including what drives them beyond profit—tend to attract more meaningful connections and opportunities than those who only list accomplishments.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
Adjective
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Lyles, an average build for a sprinter at 5ft 11in (180cm), is loud and expressive.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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When transiting the bold and expressive sign of Leo, the messenger planet takes on a more theatrical flair.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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“Revelatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revelatory. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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